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A review by slsj_
Good Intentions by Kasim Ali
2.0
Kasim Ali's Good Intentions can be summed up within the next two lines from the book:
"I am not a racist―"
"And yet you behave like one,"
It was a very raw and thought provoking book. It led me to think of what love truly means and if it is enough when the person who says they love you is passively hurting you. It allowed me to think critically on colorism and racism between black and brown people. It had me pondering anxiety and how it can lead to chronic fear of disappointing others ― so much so that you are untrue to yourself.
And yet, with all this thinking and pondering...I still found a lot of what was in this book was unnecessary. I also, as most have (because that was the point ) found Nur extremely unlikeable. I can read an unlikeable character, but I can't read one with the hope that they will get a redemption. The ending left me disappointed and a taken aback, despite knowing this is the nature of people in real life.
In summary, I think many people should read this. Most would enjoy more than me, especially if you are the type that prefers realistic endings over happy ones. I just won't pick this up to re-read again, but that doesn't mean it is not important .
"I am not a racist―"
"And yet you behave like one,"
It was a very raw and thought provoking book. It led me to think of what love truly means and if it is enough when the person who says they love you is passively hurting you. It allowed me to think critically on colorism and racism between black and brown people. It had me pondering anxiety and how it can lead to chronic fear of disappointing others ― so much so that you are untrue to yourself.
And yet, with all this thinking and pondering...I still found a lot of what was in this book was unnecessary. I also, as most have (because that was the point ) found Nur extremely unlikeable. I can read an unlikeable character, but I can't read one with the hope that they will get a redemption. The ending left me disappointed and a taken aback, despite knowing this is the nature of people in real life.
In summary, I think many people should read this. Most would enjoy more than me, especially if you are the type that prefers realistic endings over happy ones. I just won't pick this up to re-read again, but that doesn't mean it is not important .