ariaojou 's review for:

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

3.0

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Loved the premise. Loved the message. But the characters, products of culture and circumstances, have no control over their own destiny as women. The men decide, the men make the rules - women have no power - which, sadly, makes this stiry go downhill for me midway.