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eunicek82's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This is the 2nd book in this trilogy loosely based on Slimani’s own family. It’s a great exploration of the biracial experience in Morocco and reads almost like a family portrait. For me, the story’s meandering style made it hard for me to always stay interested. My favorite parts were when the focus was on the 2 main siblings.
margaret21's review against another edition
4.0
An intergenerational family saga set in Morocco during its period of turmoil as relationships with France deteriorate into violence and unrest. This is the second part of a trilogy whose first part I am yet to read, but this didn't interfere with my understanding and enjoyment of this book. It concerns Amine Belhaj, patriarchal father and serial womaniser, his unhappy Alsatian-born wife Mathilde and their children. There's bookish Aïcha, now studying medicine in Strasbourg, and the younger and academically-challenged Selim. Much of this book concerns the struggles of these two young people to find their place in this world of theirs, itself undergoing huge turmoil and change. As we watch their saga unfold over several years, we witness their own identity crisis and that of the country they call home. An engaging and illuminating story.
zouri's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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
5.0
carrow07's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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
vanessa1756's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
theciz's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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
3.5
rozereads's review against another edition
informative
reflective
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
4.0
rdh217's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
tittamarja's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0