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A review by hwesta
Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this book and I'm so happy I stumbled on it. It does the wonderful thing that spec fic can - use fantasy to explore real problems in a compelling fashion.
In a world where wishes are a product, street vendor Shokry has 3 first class wishes that he's trying to sell, and we get the story of the three people who get them.
The first story didn't resonate with me, thought I was a compelling exploration of systemic injustice The second, about a depressed college student, was heart wrenching, funny and familiar.
I won't spoil the last story, but it was definitely not what I was expecting, and the best of the three.
The art was beautiful. Mostly black and white, with color for the frame sections.
In a world where wishes are a product, street vendor Shokry has 3 first class wishes that he's trying to sell, and we get the story of the three people who get them.
The first story didn't resonate with me, thought I was a compelling exploration of systemic injustice The second, about a depressed college student, was heart wrenching, funny and familiar.
I won't spoil the last story, but it was definitely not what I was expecting, and the best of the three.
The art was beautiful. Mostly black and white, with color for the frame sections.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Terminal illness
Moderate: Cancer, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail