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A review by secretskeeper
Yellow Crocus by Laila Ibrahim
5.0
I started reading this book skeptical because of all the mixed reviews. Some loved, some hated, some were indifferent. I cover had me hooked, so I purchased to see what was up.
I LOVED THIS BOOK.
The relationships between the characters was just what I was looking for. The history surrounding the story and the big issues of the past were meshed perfectly together. It wasn't too much, it wasn't too little.
Mattie and Lisbeth's relationship from the very beginning was something that little girls dream of. I understand that maybe it wasn't perfect for Mattie. But it the big scheme of things, she was taken care of, and she was taken care of someone else to keep her mind off of the fact that she herself couldn't be with her family. As Lisbeth grows and matures, she makes sure that Mattie is treated kindly and taken care of as well.
The novel brings about issues that are not for the lighthearted. rest assured however, that the author does so in a way which doesn't make one want to immediately put the book down. There are punishments and repercussions dealing with such issues.
In the end, when the two beloved characters meet up after so much time, so many years, and more than enough tears, heartache, and struggles later, they met with the same amount of trust and care for each other that they always had.
Great book. Would recommend to anyone.
I LOVED THIS BOOK.
The relationships between the characters was just what I was looking for. The history surrounding the story and the big issues of the past were meshed perfectly together. It wasn't too much, it wasn't too little.
Mattie and Lisbeth's relationship from the very beginning was something that little girls dream of. I understand that maybe it wasn't perfect for Mattie. But it the big scheme of things, she was taken care of, and she was taken care of someone else to keep her mind off of the fact that she herself couldn't be with her family. As Lisbeth grows and matures, she makes sure that Mattie is treated kindly and taken care of as well.
The novel brings about issues that are not for the lighthearted. rest assured however, that the author does so in a way which doesn't make one want to immediately put the book down. There are punishments and repercussions dealing with such issues.
In the end, when the two beloved characters meet up after so much time, so many years, and more than enough tears, heartache, and struggles later, they met with the same amount of trust and care for each other that they always had.
Great book. Would recommend to anyone.