oraclement 's review for:

Wild Thorns by Sahar Khalifeh

4.5

challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was an interesting read & allows me to imagine even people there, at least during the time this was written (1976, btw) may as well held different attitudes, views & response to the occupation. Lots of characters' heads to follow along & memorize, so I took my time despite the short length. A bit heavy seeing how they all differ, as a reader we too intuitively weigh each other's actions & its consequences... definitely a must read, but probably tough one for a starter.