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karlymarcy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Islamophobia, Drug use, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Violence
cleothegreat's review against another edition
4.0
‘ “Amar, wait.”He stops and turns to face her but he does not look up. “I’m not saying don’t do this. I am only saying don’t go so far that you don’t know how to come back home again.”She has reached him. She can see it from the way his eyebrows knit together before his face opens, unguarded, to her. She only needs him to nod or offer any reply that suggests he understands. “Hadia,” he says softly, in a tone that says she is the one who is failing to understand. “I have never felt at home here.” ‘
4.5 stars
ahh this was incredibly sad. im 6 years into LC & two years into NC with my family, largely due to religious reasons as well, so this story touched on a lot of my own experiences. incredibly bittersweet
4.5 stars
ahh this was incredibly sad. im 6 years into LC & two years into NC with my family, largely due to religious reasons as well, so this story touched on a lot of my own experiences. incredibly bittersweet
amneeereads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
heather_renae's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
fzmoon's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
abigail9317's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This story is absolutely stunning - but will break your heart a thousand times over in a thousand different ways. I know these characters will stay in my heart for a long time to come.
ambergamgee's review against another edition
4.0
A slow but aching family story. If you prefer plot based, this is not for you. This book is character based—or really, relationship based. I enjoyed and had my heart broken by how the hardships of childhood drive parenting choices, and the parenting choices can lead to regret anyways. If that makes sense. I’m currently on a journey of discovering how my mothers mothering and my childhood are informing my mothering and my children’s childhoods, so it was heavy and topical for me.
Trigger warnings: miscarriage and opioid abuse (not explicit, but it is there)
Trigger warnings: miscarriage and opioid abuse (not explicit, but it is there)
reenzbeanz's review against another edition
5.0
Such a beautifully written story. I agree with all the words of praise this book has gotten. I’m so happy to have met one of my new favorite books
carebcut's review
4.0
December book club
“We pray together and when it is time for us to ask for what our hearts desire, my first wish is that he remain steadfast in faith, and then if he does not, that he never believe that God is a being with a heart like a human's, capable of being small and vindictive.”
“We pray together and when it is time for us to ask for what our hearts desire, my first wish is that he remain steadfast in faith, and then if he does not, that he never believe that God is a being with a heart like a human's, capable of being small and vindictive.”
epwilliams13's review against another edition
4.0
Writing and story were great. Book moved somewhat slow but I enjoyed learning about the dynamics and culture of this family and the struggles that many families deal with behind closed doors. Wish the ending would have been happier but enjoyed hearing the final thoughts of the father.