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amberinpieces's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Blood, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Death
rustedtrains's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Violence, Grief, Genocide, Gun violence, War, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Child death
Minor: Body horror and Blood
alyssabookrecs's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
RIP Refaat Alareer, murdered by Israel, the US, and their bombs.
Gaza Writes Back is a remarkable collection of short stories from Gazan writers exploring trauma, war, grief, life, family, homeland, refugee status, and so much more. My only wish is I had read it ten years ago when it was first suggested to me by one of the writers included in it. đź’”
Gaza Writes Back is a remarkable collection of short stories from Gazan writers exploring trauma, war, grief, life, family, homeland, refugee status, and so much more. My only wish is I had read it ten years ago when it was first suggested to me by one of the writers included in it. đź’”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Colonisation, Death, Genocide, Grief, Islamophobia, Body horror, and Blood
kirstinlwx's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
This is an anthology of short stories, written by young Gazans - people who are from there, and who may still live there. It is devastating, and funny and hopeful at times, and so beautiful. Incredible work by the authors and editor, including the short biographies at the end of the book.
Grateful to KoboPlus to have this available as part of my subscription.
Grateful to KoboPlus to have this available as part of my subscription.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Genocide, War, and Islamophobia
siandee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Violence, and War
bookishmillennial's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
disclaimer: I don’t really give starred reviews. I enjoy most books for what they are, & I extract lessons from them all. Everyone’s reading experiences are subjective, so I hope my reviews provide enough information to let you know if a book is for you or not. Find me on Instagram: @bookish.millennial or tiktok: @bookishmillennial
This is a collection of essays, letters, and short stories from the youth (like teens and early 20s) of Gaza. There are over 20 contributors, and their stories range from nonfictional letters to loved ones who have passed, to (somewhat) fictional short stories, to anecdotes of living through violence. Topics cover loss, grief, run ins with soldiers, seeing their parents’ mental health decline, the moments their childhood innocence/naivety was disillusioned, grappling with land loss, and general life under occupation. There’s not only immense fear, despair, and anguish, but there is deep, rumbling anger. This book shows you the ripple effects of a land and its people who endure constant torture, terrorism, and war crimes because of Israeli occupation. These stories are incredibly powerful, and I am in awe of these young adults for sharing their stories.
I read this via my Kobo Plus subscription & I highly recommend it. It is still relevant to the state of Gaza today, & will be until Palestine is freed from this inhumane occupation.
cw: colonisation, death, grief, mental health struggles, trauma from state-sanctioned violence, constant fear & despair, occupation, apartheid
This is a collection of essays, letters, and short stories from the youth (like teens and early 20s) of Gaza. There are over 20 contributors, and their stories range from nonfictional letters to loved ones who have passed, to (somewhat) fictional short stories, to anecdotes of living through violence. Topics cover loss, grief, run ins with soldiers, seeing their parents’ mental health decline, the moments their childhood innocence/naivety was disillusioned, grappling with land loss, and general life under occupation. There’s not only immense fear, despair, and anguish, but there is deep, rumbling anger. This book shows you the ripple effects of a land and its people who endure constant torture, terrorism, and war crimes because of Israeli occupation. These stories are incredibly powerful, and I am in awe of these young adults for sharing their stories.
I read this via my Kobo Plus subscription & I highly recommend it. It is still relevant to the state of Gaza today, & will be until Palestine is freed from this inhumane occupation.
cw: colonisation, death, grief, mental health struggles, trauma from state-sanctioned violence, constant fear & despair, occupation, apartheid
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Genocide, Medical content, Islamophobia, War, Blood, Confinement, Grief, Police brutality, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical trauma
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