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A review by deszra
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
First, please pay attention to the content warnings.
Second, I don’t think I’ve ever been so emotionally affected by anything I’ve ever read. There’s smth about this story that speaks to the version of me growing up as a Muslim in the US and validates all those complex feelings. The way Sabaa Tahir explored rage and forgiveness and how they intertwine is masterful and I feel like this book has altered something deep in my very soul.
Also the audiobook narrators are amazing, highly recommend listening and reading at the same time for the complete gut-wrenching experience.
Second, I don’t think I’ve ever been so emotionally affected by anything I’ve ever read. There’s smth about this story that speaks to the version of me growing up as a Muslim in the US and validates all those complex feelings. The way Sabaa Tahir explored rage and forgiveness and how they intertwine is masterful and I feel like this book has altered something deep in my very soul.
Also the audiobook narrators are amazing, highly recommend listening and reading at the same time for the complete gut-wrenching experience.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Islamophobia, Grief, and Death of parent