A review by alba_marie
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

challenging dark emotional hopeful tense slow-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

Beautiful, dripping with water imagery, this isn't the easiest read, but it is indeed beautiful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Genocide, Slavery, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Death of parent, War

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Classism

Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Colonisation