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A review by sovonreads
Four Eids and a Funeral by Adiba Jaigirdar, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was my first time reading a YA book as an adult and was surprised just how much I liked it. This definitely gave me hope that all YA books aren’t childish.
The amount of culture immersed in this book was just so incredible to read. I loved that part the most! It taught and showed why the center was more than just a building but a haven for Muslim community in the state.
The romance happened in a blink of an eye towards the end of the book and came out of nowhere. In my opinion it was so glazed over this shouldn’t have been a romance. The main characters felt like they had more of a sibling relationship than anything.
I also felt the relationship they had with the librarian that brought them closer was just quickly rushed aside even at the funeral it was another blink and you missed it.
This kept my attention and I was completely into the story. I also loved that unlike most books the parents in this book supported their children no matter what. It wasn’t questioned it was just automatic which was so refreshing to see.
The amount of culture immersed in this book was just so incredible to read. I loved that part the most! It taught and showed why the center was more than just a building but a haven for Muslim community in the state.
The romance happened in a blink of an eye towards the end of the book and came out of nowhere. In my opinion it was so glazed over this shouldn’t have been a romance. The main characters felt like they had more of a sibling relationship than anything.
I also felt the relationship they had with the librarian that brought them closer was just quickly rushed aside even at the funeral it was another blink and you missed it.
This kept my attention and I was completely into the story. I also loved that unlike most books the parents in this book supported their children no matter what. It wasn’t questioned it was just automatic which was so refreshing to see.