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emerentina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Death, War, Rape, Violence, Colonisation, and Kidnapping
Minor: Genocide
neverlandpages4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, Police brutality, Murder, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Animal death, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Racism, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Grief, Death, Violence, Religious bigotry, Hate crime, War, and Genocide
brandiereadsbooks's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: War, Death, and Rape
rarasreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I felt all the details throughout this novella were well written and held a great deal of significance, especially when listening on audio. The author did a remarkable job drawing parallels between Parts 1 and 2 and emphasizing certain motifs to reflect the overarching themes of cruelty, pain, oppression, and Israeli occupation. However, I found Part 1 - as graphic and harrowing as it was - a bit more impactful. Nevertheless, Part 2 underscores the ways trauma has manifested itself in the minds and bodies of Palestinians since the Nakba. The conclusion, albeit not a happy or hopeful one, further showcases just how real and bleak the experiences of many have been and continue to be.
It is difficult to say that I enjoyed this book given the dark subject matter. However, the discomfort of reading this pales in comparison to the everyday horrors the Palestinians are currently facing. Therefore, I highly recommend this story to all seeking to better understand the plight of the Palestinian community.
Graphic: War, Rape, and Murder
yasidiaz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you want to support Palestinian authors, please read this book, but also keep in mind the trigger warnings and this might not be for everyone.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, War, Violence, Sexual violence, Murder, and Genocide
meemawcat's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: War, Violence, Death, Sexual assault, Murder, Rape, and Genocide
theangrystackrat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: War, Rape, Murder, and Genocide
dias's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Graphic: Rape, War, Murder, and Racism
bibookworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Islamophobia, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, War, Rape, Murder, Sexual violence, and Child abuse
meesh150's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Colonisation
Moderate: Violence, Misogyny, War, and Rape
Was a hard but informative read but the second part was quite slow and felt repetitive