Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib

104 reviews

bookwormdystopian2's review against another edition

emotional inspiring medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Islamophobia, and Sexual assault

reneereads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Suicide attempt

mitzee's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

While short/brief I enjoyed this memoir for its heart and emotion. Thinking about my own journey some of the things Habib wrote really moved me, like “leave young people better than you found them” - and this is in reflection of relationships/dating. 

I also found their realization that they were using relationships with cis men as a mask to continue to avoid being real with oneself to be profound but also a sneaky way of exploring one’s identity.

Would recommend this book as a little intro into the world of queer Muslim stories because it’s so short and sweet. I’m sure there’s so many more perspectives to explore.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Violence

Minor: Child abuse and Sexual assault

bookdragonkatie's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

It felt like the author wanted to expand and say more about certain topics but they ended up stopping themselves.  Overall, great piece and highly recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, and Islamophobia

Moderate: Self harm, Bullying, Sexual assault, and Racism

ewitsmich's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

Raw and honest. I love the perspective of queer Muslim women, so often ignored by western media. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Homophobia, Hate crime, Xenophobia, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Racism, Islamophobia, Rape, Incest, and Violence

that_glitter_chick_'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

This book is a beautiful memoir that stirs emotions in a way I can't put words to. Challenging at times, it really shows the resilience of humans. I loved it and would reccomend it to anyone looking to expand their bookshelf! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Islamophobia, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, and Homophobia

kenziesnodgrass's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Islamophobia

jlfields925's review against another edition

hopeful informative medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault and Child abuse

peakoldladylife's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Islamophobia, Child abuse, and Racism

tinysierra's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Moderate: Homophobia and Islamophobia

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt