A review by janae
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

4.0

In all honesty I found this very confusing, possibly because I’m not great at understanding literary fiction. But something about how illuminating it is - showing is the harsh reality of life for two women decades apart, that’s what prompts me to give it a four. For craft alone it can’t be lower. This narrator is INCREDIBLE. Definitely looking into more books with her narration. I found the first part to be very upsetting. The dehumanization of the woman. Then we get to know the second woman and come to care for her. Augh. Emotionally wow.
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