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thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Xenophobia, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Genocide, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Islamophobia, Dementia, Religious bigotry, Murder, and Pregnancy
salemander's review against another edition
5.0
such a beautiful and profound book spanning generations with perfectly flawed narrators. the heartbreak and trauma of this family and the countless Palestinian families who have faced genocide at the hands of Israel is so well illustrated throughout this book. from the river to the sea. always.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Racism, Rape, Islamophobia, Grief, Colonisation, and War
bookedbymadeline's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
My second book from Alyan and loved it! Her writing style and characters are always beautifully done with lyrical prose. I enjoyed the switching POVs going through time from the 60s to 2014 as we follow one family. Alyan will definitely be an auto buy author for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Body shaming, Genocide, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity, Racism, and Pregnancy
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