Reviews tagging 'Islamophobia'

What We Don't Talk About by Charlot Kristensen

12 reviews

nathwani's review

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It feels a bit ‘racism 101’ but as someone who has been in an interracial relationship with a partner that didn’t stand up against micro aggressions, it made me feel palpable emotions. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Islamophobia

wrenl's review

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I love this book. It speaks truth about the hideous ways racism can hide in relationships. As someone who has been in interracial relationships in the past, it’s something I’m always a bit cautious about. I love that this book shows how harmful and painful racism can be; it’s very raw and honest. And I love how Farai stands up for herself too. More power to you, girl!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia and Racism

cat_demon's review

emotional informative reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Islamophobia

aus10england's review

dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Islamophobia

Minor: Colonisation

ramreadsagain's review

challenging emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Every white person should  read this book 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism

Moderate: Gaslighting and Islamophobia

idlereader's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: Islamophobia

fraboo's review

emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

5.0

Beautiful illustrations that tell a truly important story. The difficulty of being in an interracial relationship and knowing that your partner won't support you. The hard but necessary choice of walking away from a two-year relationship because you know you deserve more. 
This graphic novel is relatively short but packs a punch, handling the topic of subtle racism that is often overlooked to avoid confrontations. Farai is a wonderful main character and I truly enjoyed Charlot Kristensen's storytelling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia

robyn_quick's review

emotional informative sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A fast-paced reflection of the possible problems in an interracial relationship. Adam's parents are hideously unlikeable, but could very easily exist (sadly). The art was also beautifully drawn and the muted choice of colour was effective. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cultural appropriation, Islamophobia, and Racism

sappho's review

challenging hopeful reflective medium-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

Beautifully illustrated with a powerful story, so proud of her!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Islamophobia and Xenophobia

The premise is the main girl going to visit her boyfriend of two years's parents and finding out they're horribly racist towards her and others, while her boyfriend doesn't do much of anything to stop them or defend her. In the end, she realizes that he's no good for her and makes the hard decision to end the relationship. It's a really hopeful ending in my opinion and a wonderful book! I just know that this would definitely be a trigger for people who've gone through similar situations.

idontstandbymostofmyoldratings's review

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Racism, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Islamophobia