A review by forkontheleft
The Last One by Fatima Daas

funny reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"I don't think anything was ever said in my family. Silence was the least encrypted method of communication."

reading this book was like looking in a mirror. daas captures toxic SWANA family dynamics so well, while at the same time, she dares to dream of something different. i also love the non-narrative structure, like i was reading someone's scattered diary entries. this is a really powerful debut.
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