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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
It's too long and dense for me at this point; I'm feeling more into nonfiction right now.
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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:
N/A
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
This is one of the best books I have ever read. The writing is incredible—insightful, caring, while being able to create outstanding impact in the characters and through the setting. I recommend doing a quick watch or reread of Hamlet if it’s been awhile.
I loved the narrative style. The first person perspective allowed Hamad to weave the story as tapestry in the moment and in the mind of the narrator, going seamlessly through the present time to memories.
I can’t believe this book hasn’t gotten more press, though I fear it’s due to this being a powerful Palestinian story in the context of apartheid. It is able to tackle and address so much nuance quickly, it’s impressive.
The book does delicate work of creating a strong sense of place on both sides of the wall, giving characters room to develop and grow, and exploring powerful themes of art and resistance, family and trauma, and grief and loss. Hamlet is used not only in plot but also as a tool in foreshadowing and metaphor.
I started bawling at the last line: one of the most powerful endings I’ve read.
I loved the narrative style. The first person perspective allowed Hamad to weave the story as tapestry in the moment and in the mind of the narrator, going seamlessly through the present time to memories.
I can’t believe this book hasn’t gotten more press, though I fear it’s due to this being a powerful Palestinian story in the context of apartheid. It is able to tackle and address so much nuance quickly, it’s impressive.
I started bawling at the last line: one of the most powerful endings I’ve read.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-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
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
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
This is a work of genius! I couldn’t be happier that I chose to listen to the audiobook so I could hear all the names and places pronounced correctly. What a beautiful, crucial story and what incredible writing and construction. Isabella Hammond blew me away!