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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: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
brandiereadsbooks's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Death, Rape, and War
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: Rape, Murder, and War
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: Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, and War
meemawcat's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Murder, and War
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: Genocide, Rape, Murder, and War
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
3.5
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Murder, and War
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: Child abuse, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Islamophobia, Murder, and War
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: Misogyny, Rape, Violence, and War
Was a hard but informative read but the second part was quite slow and felt repetitivekirstenpod_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Racism, Sexual violence, Murder, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Confinement, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal cruelty and Excrement