A review by audc
The Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn Joukhadar

adventurous dark hopeful informative reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I don’t know if I liked the book, but it is 4star writing. It sparked an interest in maps that comes entirely from this book. 
You can tell the author spent a lot of time researching. 

I cared little for the characters and  the story started to drag towards the end. 

I dislike how Abu Sayeed died or that he died at all; like he had no place in this story.


This story led to a lot of reflections and new experiences. I also learned quite a bit - I was glad to also learn of the mundane. 
The female characters in this book are so strong. It’s so amazing.
There are a great many quotes and situations and questions. I think the best books make something in you shift just a bit and this has me asking lots of them. 

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