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audreyyu213 's review for:
An Emotion of Great Delight
by Tahereh Mafi
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is an amazingly and beautifully written novel! The story circles around a young Muslim girl figuring herself out while also navigating rising tensions in her social and familial life.
Some notes:
- 1st Person POV
- melancholic, deep read; opens you up
- writing is absolutely captivating and leaves a raw and bittersweet feeling
- the wording, phrases, and descriptions are insane like they are so vivid; had to pause to just process them
Some notes:
- 1st Person POV
- melancholic, deep read; opens you up
- writing is absolutely captivating and leaves a raw and bittersweet feeling
- the wording, phrases, and descriptions are insane like they are so vivid; had to pause to just process them
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Islamophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma
Minor: Misogyny