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A review by shahja
An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi
2.0
did not finish reading this book
For me, I think I’m just not a fan of the writing style in terms of how descriptive each emotion is. This may be intentional to really bring the reader into Shadi’s emotional state but it was too heavy and drawn out for me personally.
I was original drawn to the book because, as a Muslim growing up during 9/11 I’m always interested in this point of view. Also, I do love a good heart-wrenching sad story, but I felt like I was drowning in so much description of the emotions I couldn’t really get into the plot and the family dynamics. I could have just been impatient with this story, wanting the narrative to reveal itself faster.
All in all, I think this book just wasn’t for me stylistically and pacing wise. I was really interested into the premise of the story but couldn’t stick around to finish it. For now at least. Maybe I’ll come back when I’m in more of a mood to drown in the sadness of it all.
For me, I think I’m just not a fan of the writing style in terms of how descriptive each emotion is. This may be intentional to really bring the reader into Shadi’s emotional state but it was too heavy and drawn out for me personally.
I was original drawn to the book because, as a Muslim growing up during 9/11 I’m always interested in this point of view. Also, I do love a good heart-wrenching sad story, but I felt like I was drowning in so much description of the emotions I couldn’t really get into the plot and the family dynamics. I could have just been impatient with this story, wanting the narrative to reveal itself faster.
All in all, I think this book just wasn’t for me stylistically and pacing wise. I was really interested into the premise of the story but couldn’t stick around to finish it. For now at least. Maybe I’ll come back when I’m in more of a mood to drown in the sadness of it all.