A review by alyssamakesart
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The biggest threat to Israel's story in this book is not the two horrific moments of violence in this novel. Those can lazily be denied as unrealistic and moments unsure to the fog of war. However, the trek to each moment is a series of acts of violence of themselves. Racism and physical occupation being the main two. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, Confinement, Racism, Islamophobia, and Grief

Moderate: Child death, Sexual violence, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gun violence

Minor: Cultural appropriation and War