A review by morethanmylupus
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
I enjoyed this story about a Palestinian-American woman who finds herself stuck in a life she never dreamed she'd have. Without a supportive family or supportive in-laws, Yara finds herself turning to new friends at work as she comes to terms with the differential between her real life and what she wants her life to be. Navigating topics of patriarchy, generational trauma, domestic abuse, and racism, Evil Eye was one of my book club's favorite reads this year.
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