A review by plannedandplanted
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

A beautiful and heart-breaking, yet still hopeful, love-letter to Syria. It provided a lot of  insight into Palestenian diaspora and their many customs, as well as what life is like under occupied rule. The love of country and family that Nahr displays through some horrible tragedies and traumas is truly inspiring. And the relationship that buds between her and Bilal is so precious and lovely. The scene where they're harvesting olives and having a great time, only to be disrupted, harassed, and threatened by the Israeli soldiers was such a vibrant scene.