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If You Could Be Mine by Sara Farizan

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maryriii's review

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4.0

Heartbreaking.

marieintheraw's review

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4.0

if I wasn't in public i would have cried like a baby...twice

celtic_oracle's review against another edition

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5.0

I only listen to audiobooks when I'm out walking or doing something resembling exercise, which doesn't happen nearly as often as it should. It's a testament to the power of this book that I could go for long stretches without touching it and still keep the thread of the story firmly in my mind without having to back up.

For a while I wasn't sure I was going to like this book nearly as much as I did - Sahar was starting to drive me bonkers. But then reality set in for her, the story turned and it ended in a satisfying way. All in all, a beautiful read.

stephwiesman's review

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5.0

This book was AMAZING. If you care about women's rights, gay rights, the plight of women in the Middle East, you HAVE to read this.

mollywetta's review

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4.0

This was touching and well written -- I really liked the characters. Full review at wrapped up in books.

amjordan's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

lydiastorytime's review

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4.0

A heartbreaking story that is all to familiar. I loved seeing a glimpse of what it can be like for sexual and gender minority’s in Iran.

violethazel's review

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3.5

i found this underwhelming to be honest. i think if there was more exploration into the characters, on all sides - particularly nasrin - i would've enjoyed it more, but it just felt slightly unfinished and surface level. aside from that, i enjoyed it - the depiction of iranian culture was very interesting as well as the family dynamics. all in all, i just think it needed to be longer because there were so many things that felt unfinished or abandoned.

unwise_samwise's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

ajay913's review

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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? Yes

5.0

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