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madradstarchild's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia
Moderate: Alcohol, War, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Grief
Minor: Medical content, Torture, and Blood
thrillofthepage's review
emotional
informative
sad
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, War, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Confinement
theskyboi's review
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Thank you to Book Club Favorites at Simon and Schuster for the free copy for review.
Documenting the essence of history as it truly happened befalls those of us with a keen intellect and a heavy heart; the stories most worth telling are the ones that require equal parts reflection and discussion.
For me, No Land to Light On reads somewhat like a modern-day Moby Dick. It is a story comprised of the story of human desire and resilience paired alongside scientific accounts of the migratory patterns of birds. As Sama and Hadi are separated by a travel ban that leaves them uncertain of their status as a budding family in the United States, chapters alternate between their courtship in Boston, their past in Syria, and their current dilemma across two continents.
At times too difficult to confront alone, the reality of insufficient measures for asylum seekers is at the forefront of this novel. For what I craved in terms of a solid resolution or more plot-driven scenes, this book was able to make up for in its approach to recording the effects of American policies on global affairs. Similarly, the candid expressions of doubt, frustration, and longing from the protagonists is definitely what propels the story forward.
Although I'm not certain that this book is for everyone, I know that its content is pivotal for both contemporary and future readers. History will be framed not only by the power players, but by the dreamers and writers who dared to pair fact with emotion.
Documenting the essence of history as it truly happened befalls those of us with a keen intellect and a heavy heart; the stories most worth telling are the ones that require equal parts reflection and discussion.
For me, No Land to Light On reads somewhat like a modern-day Moby Dick. It is a story comprised of the story of human desire and resilience paired alongside scientific accounts of the migratory patterns of birds. As Sama and Hadi are separated by a travel ban that leaves them uncertain of their status as a budding family in the United States, chapters alternate between their courtship in Boston, their past in Syria, and their current dilemma across two continents.
At times too difficult to confront alone, the reality of insufficient measures for asylum seekers is at the forefront of this novel. For what I craved in terms of a solid resolution or more plot-driven scenes, this book was able to make up for in its approach to recording the effects of American policies on global affairs. Similarly, the candid expressions of doubt, frustration, and longing from the protagonists is definitely what propels the story forward.
Although I'm not certain that this book is for everyone, I know that its content is pivotal for both contemporary and future readers. History will be framed not only by the power players, but by the dreamers and writers who dared to pair fact with emotion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Grief, Medical content, Police brutality, Violence, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Islamophobia, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
lindseyhall44's review
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.5
It is hard to find a book that is both beautiful and page turning, but this book does so in stride.
“No Land to Light On,” follows a Syrian couple, Sama and Hadi, living in America as the Syrian travel ban is put into effect. The results of the travel ban pull them apart and threaten to disrupt the bright future ahead of them.
This book left me in tears, but also left me with the reminder that family defies borders. Many parts of this novel are hard to read, but important, especially in this day and age.
Overall, if you like stunning prose and thought provoking stories, “No Land to Light On” is for you.
“No Land to Light On,” follows a Syrian couple, Sama and Hadi, living in America as the Syrian travel ban is put into effect. The results of the travel ban pull them apart and threaten to disrupt the bright future ahead of them.
This book left me in tears, but also left me with the reminder that family defies borders. Many parts of this novel are hard to read, but important, especially in this day and age.
Overall, if you like stunning prose and thought provoking stories, “No Land to Light On” is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Pregnancy, War, Medical content, Xenophobia, and Death
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Animal cruelty and Animal death
mmccombs's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
A book about borders and love and possibility. This was incredibly moving and just devastating and I loved the prose. Some of the metaphors and symbols felt a little heavy handed or over the top, and I was sometimes confused about tense/perspective changes, but this story was ultimately impactful and stunning.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, War, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death of parent, Medical content, and Genocide
literallycorey's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy and War
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