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qawango's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
carlabarros's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
thegreatestpossibleresonance's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
timesofgee's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
arianadcav's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
"sometimes it's inevitable for the past to be forgotten, especially if the present is no less horrific"
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aromea's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, War, Sexual violence, and Rape
whatsmomreading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
sad
fast-paced
5.0
The first half of Minor Detail is the retelling of true events that occurred at the border of Egypt and the newly established Israel in the summer of 1949, shortly after the war that displaced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and erased their homes.
What unfolds over a few short days is the capture, torture, rape and eventual murder of a Palestinian woman who is buried in the desert. This story is shared in such a dry, matter of fact way with no emotion or remorse which I think reflects the lack of emotion those committing this crime felt. It was unnerving to follow along those few days with such a removed sense of humanity.
In the second half of Minor Detail our nameless narrator comes upon a news article detailing these crimes & finds they had occurred 25 years before the day she was born. This dark coincidence in dates sets her off on a journey to seek answers about this nameless woman lost to the desert.
The second half was anxiety-inducing as our narrator has to navigate multiple checkpoints manned by soldiers with her borrowed ID that permitted her to travel from her Area A to Area D where the crime was committed. Along her travels she passes through areas that have been renovated, military camps and newly established prisons built upon land that not too long along were the villages and homes of so many Palestinian. Seeing the dozens of destroyed villages listed really brought to life the fact that so many generations were thrown out and their homes destroyed.
I think this is a very important read and for those who may be wary about the contents, it never gets too graphic about the crimes as they are committed which I was thankful for as it is heavy material. It’s a short but very crucial read for those wanting to read more about Palestine. The ending was like a train wreck you can’t turn away from and I’m still sitting with it.
niavanni's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0