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A review by bookladyreads
Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah
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? N/A
// BOOK NOTES: Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah //
After Lives was a deeply emotional story about loss, displacement, war, and colonialism. I found myself having all of these feelings while reading--sadness, hope, grief, anticipation, and anger. The characters in this story showed so much determination and strength. It broke your heart to see them suffer or to have huge hurdles to overcome. For a book that's just a little over 300 pages, it covers a lot. It's a sprawling story that is so moving and beautifully written.
Thank you Riverhead Books for this gifted copy.
After Lives was a deeply emotional story about loss, displacement, war, and colonialism. I found myself having all of these feelings while reading--sadness, hope, grief, anticipation, and anger. The characters in this story showed so much determination and strength. It broke your heart to see them suffer or to have huge hurdles to overcome. For a book that's just a little over 300 pages, it covers a lot. It's a sprawling story that is so moving and beautifully written.
Thank you Riverhead Books for this gifted copy.