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A review by tasleemreads
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This story highlights the reality that women, and more specifically YOUNG GIRLS, experience growing up in an ethnic minority household. The characters in this book are Palestinian but their story resonates with women from ethnic minorities across the globe.
Looking at the main characters of different generations and the pressures before, during and after the process of getting married. I really enjoyed this aspect of the book as it offers an insight into understanding older women within the communities. Especially offering an insight with how their upbringing has shaped the way they raise the youth and the messaging that is projected on them.
This story resonated with me and I found it inspiring and heartbreaking how cultural pressures placed on our women will either make or break them. With either outcome, it's a lose lose situation.
Looking at the main characters of different generations and the pressures before, during and after the process of getting married. I really enjoyed this aspect of the book as it offers an insight into understanding older women within the communities. Especially offering an insight with how their upbringing has shaped the way they raise the youth and the messaging that is projected on them.
This story resonated with me and I found it inspiring and heartbreaking how cultural pressures placed on our women will either make or break them. With either outcome, it's a lose lose situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Suicide