Reviews tagging 'Islamophobia'

Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin

116 reviews

mademoisellebookish's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Islamophobia

sarahlovesbooks's review against another edition

hopeful informative relaxing 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? No

4.0

This book has a lot of delightful themes - family, growing up, love, and being true to yourself. I was expecting a You've Got Mail with restaurants, but it was so much more than that. I learned a lot about Islam and Indian culture, and had a lot of fun getting to know the characters.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Islamophobia

tflaherty's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Islamophobia and Racism

taliabasma's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.75

I think this was even better than Ayesha at Last I think personally a lot happens in these stories and I get a little lots at some plot points but as a Muslim and someone raised in the West, Jalaluddin has my heart!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia

Moderate: Racism and Emotional abuse

Minor: Death and Domestic abuse

stonebm's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Islamophobia, and Pregnancy

Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Racism, Religious bigotry, Homophobia, and Suicide attempt

internationalreads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Car accident, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Hate crime, Islamophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Violence, Xenophobia, and Panic attacks/disorders

sidbookreviews's review against another edition

hopeful 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

4.0

Hana Khan Carries On was everything I was hoping for and more! I love You've Got Mail, and Ayesha at Last, so I knew this would be a great read, but nonetheless, it still surprised me! Family drama, secrets, romance, and of course delicious food, are all combined to make for an amazing book about family, finding your voice and being who you are. I loved Hana as a main character, and her relationships and ponderings were so well done. All the characters have rich and well-fleshed-out conflicts and storylines, which was amazing and made the themes of family, relationships and community stand out. The twists and secrets revealed at the ending totally surprised me as well, and I could not put this book down in the second half. Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and I especially loved all the characters (my favourites are Hana, Rashid and Kawkab Khala). Also I really, really want to try biryani poutine. Would it be good? I'm skeptical, but I am more than willing to give it a try.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Hate crime, Islamophobia, Racism, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, and Pregnancy

Minor: Car accident, Mental illness, and Miscarriage

kindlykappa's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia

bookishbrittany's review

emotional funny informative lighthearted fast-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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Islamophobia, and Xenophobia

myblackbookish_life's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective 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

4.5

I truly loved this book. It made me laugh out loud in some parts, weepy in others, and mostly reflective and somber throughout the story. I love the movie You’ve Got Mail, and this book was so much more than a remix on that tale. I relate very much to Hana’s feeling adrift, her innate need and draw to storytelling and importance of family. There’s a romanctic plot line but surprisingly that’s not what I find myself taking away from this book. Anyway, loved this book!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Islamophobia

Moderate: Racial slurs and Violence

Minor: Emotional abuse