A review by paguroidea
We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies by Tsering Yangzom Lama

emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Loved the writing and insight into the culture of Tibetan people, but there is no way to learn about that without the truth of their suffering- both under monastic feudalism (in some regions previously) and as refugees forced out of their own country. It is not an emotionally easy read by any means. It was well worth reading despite that.
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