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dododenise's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
5.0
I was surprised by this book. I started out seeing simple story telling. A slow progression of events. Simple language. But the more I read the more I realised how much this book was saying. On a seemingly simple foundation so many themes, topics and developments were explored.
I was transported into Darius’ world. A world where I can see overlap with myself. I also struggle with depression. I also have a double nationality and don’t quite know where I belong. Seeing those overlaps and seeing how similar or different they can be experienced was a personal enrichment. Darius is also very different to me in many ways. Seeing those different experiences is also very enriching in its own way.
This book ended up capturing so much. I believe I will carry a lot of this story with me for some time to come.
I was transported into Darius’ world. A world where I can see overlap with myself. I also struggle with depression. I also have a double nationality and don’t quite know where I belong. Seeing those overlaps and seeing how similar or different they can be experienced was a personal enrichment. Darius is also very different to me in many ways. Seeing those different experiences is also very enriching in its own way.
This book ended up capturing so much. I believe I will carry a lot of this story with me for some time to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Mental illness, and Racism
Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, Death, and Grief
endemictoearth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness and Mental illness
catpanda1's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Islamophobia, and Mental illness
rachelfayreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia
princessdana36's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
aexileigh's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Mental illness, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Fatphobia and Suicidal thoughts
thestoriesjar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Ich bin selbst halb Iranerin, kann aber leider kaum persisch sprechen (nur die einfachen Dinge). Außerdem bin ich wie Darius auch mit Depressionen diagnostiziert. Ich weiß zwar Einiges über die Kultur und war auch schon 6 Mal dort, jedoch kenne ich das Gefühl des „nicht persisch genug sein“ nur zu gut. Ich habe mich in vielen Situationen wiedererkannt und musste bei bestimmten Verhaltensweisen die ich von meinen persischen Verwandten kenne immer mal wieder schmunzeln. Ich wollte das Buch gar nicht ablegen, weil es so liebevoll geschrieben wurde. Außerdem denke ich auch, dass es interessant für Leute sein kann, die noch nicht viel über den Iran und seine Kultur wissen und es diesen etwas näher bringen kann. In dem Buch geht es aber nicht nur über den Iran, sondern auch um so vieles mehr (z.B. Freundschaft, Mobbing, …).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Fatphobia, and Racism
caouellette's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Terminal illness
haley49's review against another edition
medium-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
3.75
It was good and sweet as a story of growing up, discovering yourself and reconnecting with your family. It was an easy and emotional read but for whatever reason I didn’t resonate with it like I’d hoped to. I’m not sure if it was the younger humor or voice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Fatphobia
Moderate: War, Racism, Homophobia, and Bullying
Minor: Sexism and Colonisation
lump's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
There is talk of depression throughout the book. It was done well but can bring up some powerful emotions.