A review by alexandriaslibrary
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat

dark emotional funny reflective
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

A well-crafted and driven novel about a 20-something year old love addict. With deep mommy issues, our Palestinian-American narrator questions her worthiness in relationships, about her ancestral homeland, and belonging in general.

Super solid plot and movement and I really felt for our narrator! She was funny, insightful, yet troubled! It was a joy to see her growth