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A review by isabelthearcher
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
5.0
"I didn't believe it was possible to hide a woman's beauty. I thought women were gorgeous no matter what they wore, and I didn't think they owe anyone an explanation for their sartorial choices. Different women felt comfortable in different outfits. They were all beautiful"
This was such a stunning book. It really expressed some of the main issues we have in society whilst also having such a supportive and wholesome romance that has given me such a hangover from book romances haha!
"It was my hair and it was my face and it was my body and it was my fucking business what I wanted to do with it."
I absolutely ADORED Shirin. She was such a strong and independent woman introduced to us. However, throughout the book we delved into her layers and realised that it was mostly a facade she had put on. This broke my heart and it just made me feel so sorry for her.
Breakdancing was such a cool aspect to put into the story, so I would never be bored with just following the relationships throughout.
"Just try to be happy," Jacobi finally said to me. "Your happiness is the one thing these assholes can't stand."
Even though this book was fiction, I think a lot of people should read it and find facts about our problems with our society, because it is a huge issue! Shirin, is one of many children and adults who experience this day to day. Being a white female, I know I might come across sexism, but nothing to the multitude that these characters and real people experience.
This book was raw and it needs to be heard.
This was such a stunning book. It really expressed some of the main issues we have in society whilst also having such a supportive and wholesome romance that has given me such a hangover from book romances haha!
"It was my hair and it was my face and it was my body and it was my fucking business what I wanted to do with it."
I absolutely ADORED Shirin. She was such a strong and independent woman introduced to us. However, throughout the book we delved into her layers and realised that it was mostly a facade she had put on. This broke my heart and it just made me feel so sorry for her.
Breakdancing was such a cool aspect to put into the story, so I would never be bored with just following the relationships throughout.
"Just try to be happy," Jacobi finally said to me. "Your happiness is the one thing these assholes can't stand."
Even though this book was fiction, I think a lot of people should read it and find facts about our problems with our society, because it is a huge issue! Shirin, is one of many children and adults who experience this day to day. Being a white female, I know I might come across sexism, but nothing to the multitude that these characters and real people experience.
This book was raw and it needs to be heard.