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A review by haidaway_
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli, عدنية شبلي
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Raw and haunting.
I struggle to think of the right words to say to describe the experience reading this book. I still don't think I have them. It's short, but so impactful in such a minute and understated way that you don't even realise its impact until you sit with it for a while and think about what you just read.
The book sets itself in two parts, the first following a cold, distant and systematic voice of an Israeli platoon leader from the time of the Nakba, and the second following an overwhelmingly emotional voice of a modern day woman living in Ramallah. Minor Detail is aptly named, as the book dives into the many minor details that shows parallels from the multitude of experiences in the recurring war in Palestine. It touches on both the distance and intimacy behind these very small details and leaves such a lasting, haunting impact.
I don't think I can put together enough words to give a proper review if I'm being honest. It is simply a book you have to read for yourself and experience.
I struggle to think of the right words to say to describe the experience reading this book. I still don't think I have them. It's short, but so impactful in such a minute and understated way that you don't even realise its impact until you sit with it for a while and think about what you just read.
The book sets itself in two parts, the first following a cold, distant and systematic voice of an Israeli platoon leader from the time of the Nakba, and the second following an overwhelmingly emotional voice of a modern day woman living in Ramallah. Minor Detail is aptly named, as the book dives into the many minor details that shows parallels from the multitude of experiences in the recurring war in Palestine. It touches on both the distance and intimacy behind these very small details and leaves such a lasting, haunting impact.
I don't think I can put together enough words to give a proper review if I'm being honest. It is simply a book you have to read for yourself and experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and War