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courtneyfalling 's review for:
An Emotion of Great Delight
by Tahereh Mafi
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was so beautifully written but so sad and introspective and left me hollow inside. It reminds me a lot in tone and lyrical style of Nina LaCour's We Are Okay, in terms of how I felt while reading. The inconclusive ending is heartbreaking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Islamophobia, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship