A review by elleisntabell
An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I liked it, but I don't have a lot to say.

As someone who is not Muslim, the comment about burqas felt in poor taste. It seemed rather unnecessary.

It was very short and ended awkwardly. I don't usually love epilogues, but I feel like this book could have actually benefitted from one.
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