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i_am_selinam's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexual assault
joceraptor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Child death and Death
aruerra's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely have no words to describe how heavy this book is. It is definitely not an easy YA book to read as it really tackles a lot of racism, violence, and mental health issues. This book must be read with preparation because Alkaf's writing was so vivid, the panic attacks and the loneliness feel so real. I loved this book so much, I rated it 5 out of 5 stars and it's absolutely in my top favorite books of 2021 and possibly in my top favorite books for life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, and Racism
lyonsdenprojects's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
5.0
This book is so incredibly heavy and powerful. The window it opens into both mental illness, as well as the conflict that happened in Malaysia in 1969 is deeply hard hitting. Though I do not have OCD, the depictions of struggling with intrusive thoughts and generalized anxiety are a near perfect mirror to my own experiences.
The writer's voice and style is captivating, really putting the reader in the shoes of Melati as she attempts to navigate horrific events while finding her own strength and courage. Really, this book has multiple different stories tied up in it and I'm just blown away by how much of the conflict the author was able to portray from the eyes of those who were caught in it.
This is another book that should be taught in schools instead of some of the other garbage.
The writer's voice and style is captivating, really putting the reader in the shoes of Melati as she attempts to navigate horrific events while finding her own strength and courage. Really, this book has multiple different stories tied up in it and I'm just blown away by how much of the conflict the author was able to portray from the eyes of those who were caught in it.
This is another book that should be taught in schools instead of some of the other garbage.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Hate crime, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia
jamesflint's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
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