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smateer73's review against another edition
5.0
I initially rated this one only 4 stars, but considering it is one of the books I think about most often, it has to get bumped up to 5 stars. This is absolutely one of the most poignant books I’ve ever read. The stories haunt me. It is fiction, but it’s also so real, and these atrocities so easily could be stories of real people. If I had to recommend one book by a Palestinian author it would be this one. If I had to recommend one novella period it would be this one. Absolutely blew me away with its insights into human character, both the lows and the highs. It sheds light on how connected people are, even throughout history, and how the history of oppression just keeps repeating itself. Absolutely incredible.
lilyya's review against another edition
4.0
”sometimes it’s inevitable for the past to be forgotten, especially if the present is no less horrific.”
samsquest's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
valeriaolsson's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
3.75
asililydying's review against another edition
4.5
harrowing - there is no such thing as a "two state solution" here; the only
just solution is one where palestine is free utterly and totally - from settler colonialists of any kind.
just solution is one where palestine is free utterly and totally - from settler colonialists of any kind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
kristakp's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia, Murder, Sexual assault, Police brutality, and Colonisation
Moderate: War, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Xenophobia
brisingr's review against another edition
4.0
Shame of the Frankfurt Book Festival and the book community at large for the decision to go back on Adania Shibli's promised recognition, especially at such a critical time in history.
Down with settler colonialism and its need for death.
Down with settler colonialism and its need for death.