A review by wellreadmegs
A Hundred Other Girls by Iman Hariri-Kia

emotional funny reflective 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? No

3.75

This was the Devil Wears Prada meets The Bold Type but through a Gen Z lens. Who doesn't love a story of a magazine publisher, especially in the digital age? Noora had a great perspective throughout the book especially as an Iranian-American in the fashion industry. 

At some point throughout the book, you realize everyone is morally gray. The reader must decide who is right and wrong & what is deemed morally acceptable. As someone who works in digital, this was such a relatable book and tackles a lot of the issues the industry faces today. From tokenism vs. representation, political coverage, and cancel culture. Digital journalists are dealing with a lot. It also begs the question, how much will your company actually back you up when your name is attached to something? A lot of these questions are still being figured out. 

Overall I really enjoyed the layers in the book. I think it was a realistic coming-of-age story because it was messy and you truly never have it figured out - especially when you are navigating the real world for the first time. Very enjoyable read. 
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