A review by ariaojou
The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

3.0

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.