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e11en's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Infertility, Toxic friendship, Grief, Death of parent, and Miscarriage
Minor: Car accident
nadia's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
I loved how accessible, and yet lovely, the writing was, I enjoyed the theme of love and relationships, especially cross-cultural romantic ones and those centred around motherhood, and I didn't often feel like: "I need more of this story!!" which is a common short story con for me.
My favourites were Too Much and Summer.
Graphic: Death, Grief, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Infertility
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Sexual assault
emilie888's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Miscarriage and Infertility
yanaaxmaria's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Infertility, Miscarriage, Death, Racism, and Death of parent
Minor: Grief
linguaphile412's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
5.0
Minor: Sexual assault, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Grief, Racism, and Infertility
bookswithhan's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I devoured this book within two sittings. It was lyrical, emotionally complex and dragged me in despite the shortness of each story. Huma Qureshi is the kind of writer you wish to be. Her words are impactful, realistic and leave you wanting more.
Romance is not something that interests me as I can't bear the cringe element or the obvious enemies to lovers. So when I saw this labelled as a romance by some, I was sceptical. However, it was everything I wanted. The real, gritty and difficult side of relationships that you can resonate with and have you deeply invested in the characters.
In particular my favourite stories were Firecracker, Too Much and The Jam Maker. Each story is perceptive and shows the raw emotions of relationships and how they can be full of passion and turmoil at the same time.
This will be a book I will re-read again and that has truly become one of my favourite short stories already. I implore you to read this book.
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
abbie_'s review
4.0
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Infertility, and Miscarriage