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getlitwithamy_'s review
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Poignancy was the main feeling I had reading this book. It's easy to sympathize and empathize with the women in both parts of the story, as they face oppression and outright brutality at the hands of Israel's occupying forces.
I'm glad I finally got to read this after having been on a waitlist through my library since November.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Police brutality, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Hate crime, Blood, Colonisation, Xenophobia, Grief, Confinement, Violence, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Death, Genocide, and Islamophobia
valje's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Rape and Physical abuse
Minor: Animal cruelty
goddessofwhatnot's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
If I’ve read a book with this writing style before, it’s been long enough that I don’t remember it.
This book is exceptional. Even when nothing was happening, I was still tense and riveted.
Wow.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Colonisation, Racism, Sexism, Physical abuse, and Murder
miafromorchardstreet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Violence and Genocide
Moderate: Confinement, Physical abuse, Islamophobia, Murder, Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Rape, Gun violence, and Colonisation
victoriathuyvi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Racism, Colonisation, Murder, Islamophobia, Hate crime, Genocide, Xenophobia, Violence, Rape, War, and Gun violence
kjofalltrades's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, War, Animal cruelty, and Rape
skye_era_books's review
Graphic: Gore, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Genocide, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Colonisation
katreena's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Colonisation, Gun violence, Hate crime, Police brutality, Violence, Cursing, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Child abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Rape, Torture, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Vomit, Death, Emotional abuse, War, and Genocide
kjboldon's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Torture, Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, War, Racism, Genocide, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Violence, Xenophobia, Sexual assault, Colonisation, Gun violence, and Racial slurs
bookish_bailee's review against another edition
5.0
Incredibly impactful with elegant, beautiful writing that steadily builds to an inevitably horrific conclusion. The meandering pace, cyclical descriptions, and detached narrative language create an unsettling, powerful lasting image unlike anything I’ve ever read.
Absolutely deserving of every accolade and I highly recommend it. Please review the list of content warnings.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Sexism, Violence, War, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Animal death, Colonisation, Death, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault