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chattie_the_mad_chatter's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Mix of stories giving a glimpse of different lives and stories by a variety of authors from Afghanistan. The story of how this collection was put together was inspiring. I don't often enjoy short stories, as I want more! But these are talented writers I want to hear more from. Some stories I loved, some were not my style, but I am pleased I got to expand my living experience by hearing of bravery, perseverance, tragedy, hope, poverty, domestic abuse, and day to day living from these authors.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Grief, Sexism, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Violence, and Domestic abuse
andsoitgoes's review
4.5
Truly excellent short stories. I highly recommend this compilation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
internationalreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Ableism, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Misogyny, Infertility, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, and War
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