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brogan7's review
challenging
informative
tense
fast-paced
This is a harsh story. I can't quite decide if it was needed or not. By the end I felt the author treated her own characters as disposable Lele could only have a defensible injury if it was more than a sexual assault, if it was public and visible, and Maya could only have power by avenging Lele's attack, letting others mete out brute justice. This last didn't seem likely to me, neither did Chantal's late awakening to her partner's true colours.
However, the ending isn't the whole book, and the story carries with it many important insights into colonialism and relationships between countries and continents, people trying to help, people doing damage in various ways.
However, the ending isn't the whole book, and the story carries with it many important insights into colonialism and relationships between countries and continents, people trying to help, people doing damage in various ways.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Gaslighting, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Self harm, and Misogyny
Moderate: Infidelity and Fire/Fire injury
christajls's review
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A thought provoking book about the role and impact of NGOs operating in the Global South. As a graduate of an international development program there was a lot of familiar ideas and characters. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending but overall I think it’s worth reading as we consider the impact of our ‘charitable’ work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Colonisation, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Racism
nebulous40's review
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Rape, Murder, Sexism, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Racism, and War
joannalouise's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Hate crime, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Racism
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