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Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

32 reviews

jax00's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book is very emotional. It does a good job of showing Jude's want to be Syrian and American. But does not downplay either.

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ccwingreads's review

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emotional hopeful fast-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

5.0

This was a joy to read. I finished it in a single evening. To the person reading this review, read this book.

I was immediately drawn to this book's cover, and the quote, "This is a necessary story," solidified my purchase. I experienced many tears, a bit of laughter, and the warmth of home in many forms through inspiring, thought-provoking verse.

The story tackles heavy subjects (Islamophobia, xenophobia, war). Through Jude's eyes, these subjects are handled gracefully and treated with care.

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fandomsandfiction's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful medium-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

5.0

heart-breaking & heart-warming. this book is so important.

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lalaslibrary's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful

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clarabooksit's review against another edition

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emotional 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

3.25

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skylerher's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This book is great. Everyone should read it.

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decklededgess's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-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

trigger warnings: war, gun violence, islamophobia, bullying, harassment, grief, pregnancy

This was such a sweet book. I loved that the author chose to highlight this book as from someone who is proud of her heritage but coming to terms with the multifaceted life of being an immigrant. I loved how powerful the family love was and how despite having a whole host of problematic twiddles, they all had a learning curve and grew over the course of the book. I appreciated how the grief of leaving one's family and home affected the main character.

Such a well done book!

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