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4.56 AVERAGE
4.56 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
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:
No
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
(initial response to finishing the book) just when you think the book can't possibly break your heart anymore, it delivers a fresh, full-force blow to the gut. so raw. so lyrical. the tears will not stop falling from my eyes. i'm in love with this book.
/updated review/
This book is probably one of my all-time favorite books. Susan Abulhawa weaves in the history and current-day political struggles of the Palestinian people in a way that is completely humanizing and heart-wrenching. She creates characters that you can't help but fall in love with. Her prose is phenomenal, I had highlights and exclamation points almost on every page. This is one of the few books that I've ever read that I've connected to on such a deep and personal level. I would love to teach this book to my students because it's important that they learn about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in a way that humanizes and puts the Palestinian struggle into concrete experiences. Also, in general, Arab Americans don't get any representation in the curriculum and this book also touches on what it's like to live in America as a first and second generation Arab American. So important.
/updated review/
This book is probably one of my all-time favorite books. Susan Abulhawa weaves in the history and current-day political struggles of the Palestinian people in a way that is completely humanizing and heart-wrenching. She creates characters that you can't help but fall in love with. Her prose is phenomenal, I had highlights and exclamation points almost on every page. This is one of the few books that I've ever read that I've connected to on such a deep and personal level. I would love to teach this book to my students because it's important that they learn about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in a way that humanizes and puts the Palestinian struggle into concrete experiences. Also, in general, Arab Americans don't get any representation in the curriculum and this book also touches on what it's like to live in America as a first and second generation Arab American. So important.
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
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
It was incredibly difficult reading this book while being aware of what’s happening in Palestine in our current day. Despite how painful of a read it is, it’s so important for us to keep reading about Palestine, to educate ourselves on the pain and suffering spanning generations. But also to be aware of all of the love, hope, and resistance that fuels Palestinians.
I believe these polarities are well-reflected in this book, as it includes despondence, loss, and heartbreak while also following a family guided by their love for their homeland and each other.
I’d definitely recommend this to others, and it’s always Free Palestine!
I believe these polarities are well-reflected in this book, as it includes despondence, loss, and heartbreak while also following a family guided by their love for their homeland and each other.
I’d definitely recommend this to others, and it’s always Free Palestine!
Super recomendado! Una historia sobre Palestina, escrita por una autora Palestina!