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cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
A 2018 staff favorite recommended by Jo. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sdangerous%20crossing%20khan__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
leonorekoki's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
jolynne's review against another edition
5.0
A missing person's crime novel with well-researched information on the horrors of being a refugee. My favorite book of the series so far.
bgg616's review against another edition
5.0
This is the fourth Inspector Esa Khatttak and Sergeant Rachel Getty mystery. Esa and Rachel are based in Ottawa but most of this novel takes place on the Greek islands close to Turkey, where tens of thousands of Syrian and other refugees await their fates, hoping for safe passage to Europe, Canada or anywhere but these islands. Esa and Rachel head their after the sister of Esa's best friend, Audrey, disappears. Audrey works for a NGO Women to Women, which helps relocate refugees to Canada.
The story of Syrian refugees is harrowing, and this novel portrays the horror of the "war" in Syria. Esa and Rachel are intriguing characters, as are the other people who populate the book. I had some difficulty at times keeping track of the characters, but usually was able to recall who was who. There is a deep backstory to Inspector Khattak and Sergeant Getty but this book gives minimal information. Instead it will lead many readers to go back to the beginning of the series and read them all.
The author Khan has a PhD in international law and her background provides the experience and knowledge of the context she writes about in this novel.
The story of Syrian refugees is harrowing, and this novel portrays the horror of the "war" in Syria. Esa and Rachel are intriguing characters, as are the other people who populate the book. I had some difficulty at times keeping track of the characters, but usually was able to recall who was who. There is a deep backstory to Inspector Khattak and Sergeant Getty but this book gives minimal information. Instead it will lead many readers to go back to the beginning of the series and read them all.
The author Khan has a PhD in international law and her background provides the experience and knowledge of the context she writes about in this novel.
nonna7's review against another edition
5.0
This series is not for the faint hearted or don't want to be challenged. This is the latest in the Rachel Getty And Esa Khattak novels. This book finds Esa and Rachel on a mission to discover the whereabouts of Audrey, the sister of Esa's best friend. Nate is a wealthy man and he and his sister started an NGO to help women who are fleeing oppression and war. It is located on an island in Greece where there is a camp where they are staying hoping to get a visa for Europe, the USA or Canada. Khattak and Getty are asked to personally by the Prime Minister of Canada to find Audrey after she disappeared. The book takes them and the reader to Greece, The Hague and Turkey. It's fascinating and well written but can be a difficult reading experience because it is so heart wrenching. The accounts of the torture of Syrian citizens and foreign jihadists is difficult reading. I read the first in the series but have missed a few. She refers to the previous book which I hadn't written. I have a lot of books to get through so I probably won't for now. The most recent book in the series was available as an ebook from our library so I have downloaded it. I'm taking my time for now though. As I said these are difficult reading but definitely worthwhile. Ms. Khan is a gifted writer who paints vivid pictures.
gawronma's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I have read this year. Rachel and Esa are two of the most interesting characters I have read about. The story is the gut wrenching tale of Syrian refugees and the dangers they face. There are no easy answers.
I am looking forward to Rachel and Esa ' s next adventure.
I am looking forward to Rachel and Esa ' s next adventure.
bookwrm526's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Child abuse, and Xenophobia
sparkii's review against another edition
5.0
This is the best of the series so far.
With 70+ million people displaced by conflict worldwide, some of the worlds most vulnerable people are languishing in camps and detention centres for years. Many are unaccompanied minors who have been separated from their families. This is an incredibly compassionate and insightful novel personalising the “refugee issue” through the stories of four young people who have fled Syria and made the incredibly dangerous journey to Lesvos. From my time spent in humanitarian organisations and with asylum seekers, these stories ring true. Highly recommended.
With 70+ million people displaced by conflict worldwide, some of the worlds most vulnerable people are languishing in camps and detention centres for years. Many are unaccompanied minors who have been separated from their families. This is an incredibly compassionate and insightful novel personalising the “refugee issue” through the stories of four young people who have fled Syria and made the incredibly dangerous journey to Lesvos. From my time spent in humanitarian organisations and with asylum seekers, these stories ring true. Highly recommended.
onanotherplanet's review against another edition
challenging
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
karijohnson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75