A review by jaynem
An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi

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? It's complicated

5.0

I don’t usually read contemporary but this one was available on audio through my library. What an emotional journey that was both heart breaking and inspiring. I wonder how much Tahereh drew on her own experience growing up as a Muslim in the US. The narrator for this was also fantastic.