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bynanners's review
emotional
hopeful
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
maryame16's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookishbucketlist1992's review
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
frasquitita's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
I was touched by this story of empowerment, of discovering there is a voice inside you that can't shut up without disappearing. Love the genuine writing of this author. I am looking forward to reading more from Etaf Rum :)
thegoblinempress's review
4.0
A novelette exploring sacrifice, motherhood and generational trauma. I picked this up to give Etaf Rum's writing a try as I'm very intrigued by her novels, and I'm definitely interested in checking out more of her work after reading this. The ending was a little too abrupt and on the nose, but on the whole I really enjoyed how understated this story is.
grace_astudentreading's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
thebookishbrief's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A short but powerful and moving story about motherhood, womanhood, and the generational traumas deeply embedded in immigrant experience.
anniesreading's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0