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iliana_cg's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
I didn’t particularly like how the story was chosen to be told because at times it was frustrating and confusing to follow. You would be really into one story and then you’re interrupted by another story or by the narrator talking to his teacher or addressing the reader. I have to recommend to book because Daniel’s real story is just too good and enthralling.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia
cereads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Excrement
Moderate: Death and Animal death
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I can definitely see why this is a Printz winner, as Nayeri's story is layered and powerful. There are some absolutely gorgeous lines throughout this book. I do wonder what the intended audience is for this book, though, because even though the main character is 12, for me it reads a little older.
Without chapter breaks, the book very much reads like a stream of consciousness, with Nayeri moving between fiction and reality. It mimics 1,000 Arabian Nights and works well in showing the Persian culture. Overall, this is a powerful, emotional memoir.
Without chapter breaks, the book very much reads like a stream of consciousness, with Nayeri moving between fiction and reality. It mimics 1,000 Arabian Nights and works well in showing the Persian culture. Overall, this is a powerful, emotional memoir.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Medical content and Xenophobia
r_dankovich's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Xenophobia
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