Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Then the Fish Swallowed Him by Amir Ahmadi Arian

1 review

emoryscott's review against another edition

dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This is the first I’ve read of this author, and I am absolutely in love. Throughout the book, the scene-setting was incredibly thoughtful and detailed. I felt like I was sitting in a corner of the room, watching each scene play out. One of my favorite parts includes captivating descriptions of tea. Absolutely stunning imagery. I felt like I was floating through Yunus’s  memories, just through his descriptions of tea. 

The description of Yunus’s mother’s death had me holding my breath, wanting to shut the book, but unable to look away. The horror and wonder of death was laid out in one paragraph, plainly and tragically.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Grief, Police brutality, Car accident, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Classism, Confinement, Gore, Murder, Torture, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Excrement, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse

Minor: War and Violence