candy31385's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
4.75
pauline1512's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kivacorent1ne's review
challenging
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutely amazing book! I couldn’t stop crying! I fell in love with the characters and the storyline 😍
withinparagraphs's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
it has been a while since i bawl my eyes off reading a book. the first chapter got me frowning, unable to imagine how hard to live under terror and carry a big burden to heal injured people (which lots of them ended up dying). i didn't expect the plot would be so tense and excruciatingly painful. i loved how the writing also emphasized hope despite of the condition. i love love love this book!
sarahvivian's review
5.0
I have family that are Syrian who had to leave due to the war and revolution and while I knew briefly of the situation, this book gave me a much better view point of what’s happening over there. This book is not only about the trauma and horrors Salama and Kenan witnessed, but hope. This book was devastating and so beautiful and I could not put it down. It broke my heart, but also taught me so much about hope. I cannot recommend this book enough and I could not put it down.
beeee_reads's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
5.0
someday i'll be able to form coherent thoughts about this book, the emotions it made me feel, and the tears i shed as i tore through it in less than a day. i wish i could give it a million stars because just five are not enough. i feel like a different person after reading this, and i will never forget this beautiful story, salama, kenan, and their courage.
fernandlillyreadswithme's review
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
jhallett's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.5
humjh's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0