A review by 07holditchm
Jamilia by Chingiz Aïtmatov

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.75

This book is written in beautiful but restrained language. It has that feeling of a naive / innocent narrator who can observe the beauty of the world around them without being florid. I found this book to be almost perfect.

My only complaint is the last part felt to quick, suddenly the seasons changed and Jamilia and Daniyar had eloped, I would have liked to feel a bit more build up in the autumn too