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Shubeik Lubeik

Deena Mohamed

4.57 AVERAGE

roxroxroxroxroxrox's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

lady_grey_with_honey's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional inspiring 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

This is easily one of the most amazing graphic novels I've ever read and will be in my Top 10 for the year! The setting is modern day Cairo, but the fantasy element is that wishes exist in this society (i.e., a genie in a bottle). They come in different classes and price points (you get what you pay for), are highly regulated, and the history of their discovery is tied to colonialism. We are following 3 characters, experiencing significant challenges in their lives, who get their hands on a first class wish and are trying to figure out what exactly to wish for. The artwork was incredible, the emotion in the story was palpable, and the way this was translated for English readers was perfection. I can't recommend it highly enough!

spacem0nkeyyy's review against another edition

4.0

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

rothieee's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jessica_lorentzsmith's review against another edition

3.0

This was a detail filled world that uses wishes as currency in a variety of ways. There is a leveled system of wishes from first to third class and the risks that come with use of each of those. The book is divided into three sections of different storylines that revolve around the should I/shouldn't I use this wish because of cultural, ethical, religious reservations. What constitutes a "good" reason or justification for using this first class wish. Readers also learn the history of how this little kiosk and owner came to be in possession of three first class wishes and his story is interwoven within the other three narratives. This was funny and sad, and I enjoyed my reading experience and can't wait to see if students will pick it up.

kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review against another edition

5.0

This was awesome. Just completely awesome. So much in it. The world building is great - read those interludes - and how she works in the effects of colonialism.

The book is in a Cario, a world, where wishes in bottles exist, and Mohamed shows the various effects of it.

And as someone who has struggled for years with depression, I really want to thank Mohamed for including the feelings of guilt when dealing with it. Nour's story was just so well done. All the stories were well done.

Just go buy and read this.