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laura_theaudiowasbetter's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
veeralaitinen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
chlsclrksn's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A very difficult, powerful short read. Felt like my heart was in my throat the whole time. From the river to the sea Palestine will be free π
ryleezittlau's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Rape
iconicavocado's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
(read via book & audiobook)
Book π: 5/5 stars
Audiobook ποΈ: βββββ
This is a tale made that much more haunting by the current state of Palestine and Israel. Although it is partially fiction, the first half of the story is based on true events that happened in August 1949. In it, a group of Israeli solders kill a group of Bedouin Palestinians and capture a young girl. They rape and kill her, leaving her in a shallow grave to remain in hopes of being forgotten. Continuing to what truly happened in real life, this atrocious act is uncovered and reported in the newspaper years later, which leaves a impact on a young Palestinian woman. Obsessed with the connection she has with the girl from the tragedy, the woman embarks on a trip to retrace the steps of the of girl from the newspaper. Deeply moving and thought-provoking, this was a incredible read I'm still unraveling now as I write this.
If you don't mind feeling uncomfortable and unsettled by the dark side of humanity, I highly recommend if you wish to gain more perspective on what's going on in our world right now.
smateer73's review against another edition
5.0
I initially rated this one only 4 stars, but considering it is one of the books I think about most often, it has to get bumped up to 5 stars. This is absolutely one of the most poignant books Iβve ever read. The stories haunt me. It is fiction, but itβs also so real, and these atrocities so easily could be stories of real people. If I had to recommend one book by a Palestinian author it would be this one. If I had to recommend one novella period it would be this one. Absolutely blew me away with its insights into human character, both the lows and the highs. It sheds light on how connected people are, even throughout history, and how the history of oppression just keeps repeating itself. Absolutely incredible.