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readersreadingnook's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Mental illness, Self harm, Child abuse, Racism, and Vomit
thecolourblue's review
dark
emotional
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
This one surprised me. I picked up the book based on the cover alone, and didn't really have any expectations for it at all, but this was... some of the most beautiful writing I have read this year.
Somewhere between plotless novel and poetry vignettes, this is the story of a young mute girl, her rebellious older sister, her kind but lost father and her mother, who is slowly losing herself to mental illness.
Not a single word in this book is wasted. The writing is both sparse and so so poetic and lovely to read. It's a very short text, but it feels like a complete story. Not a traditional story with a beginning, middle and end, but the full picture of a family in all their pain and beauty.
Somewhere between plotless novel and poetry vignettes, this is the story of a young mute girl, her rebellious older sister, her kind but lost father and her mother, who is slowly losing herself to mental illness.
Not a single word in this book is wasted. The writing is both sparse and so so poetic and lovely to read. It's a very short text, but it feels like a complete story. Not a traditional story with a beginning, middle and end, but the full picture of a family in all their pain and beauty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Self harm
moongirlfriend's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm and Sexual assault
Minor: Xenophobia and Death
soj19's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Mental illness
Minor: Self harm
my_plant_library's review
challenging
emotional
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Rape
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Body horror
marprokup's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A beautiful but heart-wrenching read. The characters are complicated and flawed, and the writing is spectacular. I loved the memo format and the way all of these individual little memories and stories tie together. The characters were so intricate, and I especially loved Rania. I recommend giving this a read, as I will probably pick up other works by Mona Arshi in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Self harm
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