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atdrain's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
megs_magical_books's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-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
5.0
I went into this book completely blind, my dear friend picked it for a summer book club. And all I can say is WOW!
There is so much grief and anger written into these pages, it’s so relatable and powerful. It really made me think about the cost of “the American dream” and how we as humans have a deep rooted longing for connection and to become something more than we are.
Noor and Sal are both excellent examples of perseverance and a testimony of how each of us experience tragedy and pain that scorches us and leaves us left to feel like nothing. But with time, we rise triumphant from the ashes. And though grief never truly leaves us, we are whole because of it.
There is so much grief and anger written into these pages, it’s so relatable and powerful. It really made me think about the cost of “the American dream” and how we as humans have a deep rooted longing for connection and to become something more than we are.
Noor and Sal are both excellent examples of perseverance and a testimony of how each of us experience tragedy and pain that scorches us and leaves us left to feel like nothing. But with time, we rise triumphant from the ashes. And though grief never truly leaves us, we are whole because of it.
labilethoughts's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
sobbed so hard
samahsolimann's review against another edition
I'll come back to it some other time.
emmyc8n's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
i sobbed like a baby at the end
kanthereader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Saaba Tahir has the Midas touch.
This is the best book I’ve ever read
I’d give this an infinity rating if I could.
I need this book in my bloodstream
This is the best book I’ve ever read
I’d give this an infinity rating if I could.
I need this book in my bloodstream
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, and Islamophobia
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Drug use, Racism, and Bullying
Minor: Violence and Sexual assault
aneeqa_2000's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0