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sponberry's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hammad’s character writing is impeccable. The way theatre script style and prose were intertwined was so interesting, and I found this novel allowed me to see Sonia both from inside her own head and from outside perspectives. Her grappling with her own Palestinian identity through comparing it with her sisters or fathers, felt relatable even though this isn’t an experience I share - truly great writing and deserved its Women’s Prize nomination.
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage, Self harm, Xenophobia, Police brutality, and Medical trauma
jenmcreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Xenophobia, Abortion, and War
Moderate: Genocide, Hate crime, Sexism, Torture, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Colonisation, and War