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nijntjemeisje's review
5.0
prachtig geschreven en schetst een goed beeld van de effecten van kolonialisme op microniveau. hoe de levens van echte mensen, niet alleen statistieken, radicaal kunnen veranderen.
halftimelord's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I thought the themes of this book were interesting but I thought it was a bit disjointed at points and the scenes with Mustafa in London weren't great to read. I probably would have benefitted from studying the book as opposed to reading it. The best bits were when we were with the main character or the grandfather and other old people, I really liked Bint Majzoub. The final chapter was brilliant!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Rape
alihashemah's review against another edition
4.0
Education provided the characters privileges; that set them apart from others and condemned their experience of life. The books English version lacks the poetic lyrics of the Arabic version. Perhaps it can be read in part as a narration of sequenced events, poetic Keats style writings inbetween and a silver lining to the context of the author. One day a talented writer will transform and be inspired by this novel to produce an Arabian Epic that will span time, space and culture. Until then read this novel and embrace its literary complexity.
rabhim's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
katievh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
3.5
sophiebernhard's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bsolarz's review against another edition
3.0
This book is not exactly an easy read, as it is classified as 'Literature'. I did enjoy reading it though and it was quite dark and powerful but interesting to read. While I would've preferred more insight into Sudan's culture, that was just not what the author had originally intended to do.
kealyjules's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5