A review by carlareads8
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

challenging dark emotional inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was probably one of the hardest novels I have read. The gripping details of the sexual violence committed by the Israeli soldiers was gruesome but it certainly paints a realistic picture Isareli occupation in 1949. The first part was super hard to read (since it came from the Israeli side) and the second part of the book is written by a Palestinian woman. The second part was easier to read and the woman’s strong willingness to find the truth about this girl was captivating. I like how both parts had a different tone and writing style (first part was in 3rd person while the second one was in 1st. 

This book is one of the many Palestinian voices that the world needs to urgently listen during this genocide. Calling this book as “anti-Semitic” is proof of the Palestinian erasure and ethnic cleansing. 
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