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shievad's review
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Terminal illness, Torture, and Toxic relationship
hanvnah's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Animal death and Islamophobia
Minor: Rape and Torture
serendipitysbooks's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I expected The Bad Muslim Discount to be a light read. This was based on the cover and also on Anvar, the main character whose most noticeable characteristics seemed to be his irreverent sense of humour and his inability to abide by the expected codes of behaviour in his community. Yet behind his flawed and flippant facade there was a real strength of character which came into play later into the book when the plot ventured into some very heavy territory (plenty of CWs -especially for emotional abuse, domestic abuse, gun violence).Anvar and the book were better for this. I loved the deeper storyline and the way he came into his own and found something he wanted to stand up for - even if it didn’t go according to plan. His word plays and banter were fun to read but it was the exploration of the darker side of humanity that really made this book shine for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Gun violence
Moderate: Islamophobia
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