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emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think this is a book I would love to revisit at some point when I am in a different mood. I read this for book club and my head just wasn’t in a space to absorb the full message.
I enjoyed Rumi/Shams story so much more than the Ella story. I honestly probably could have done without it. Her story felt very brushed over and undeveloped. We heard more about the dishes she made for dinner than what was happening with her relationship with her kids, especially her younger daughter with an ED.
I am interested in reading more from Elif after reading this and watching a couple of interviews with her.
I enjoyed Rumi/Shams story so much more than the Ella story. I honestly probably could have done without it. Her story felt very brushed over and undeveloped. We heard more about the dishes she made for dinner than what was happening with her relationship with her kids, especially her younger daughter with an ED.
I am interested in reading more from Elif after reading this and watching a couple of interviews with her.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion, Abandonment, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Misogyny, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
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