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Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi
4.0
This book is a testament to why historical fiction is quickly becoming one of my favorite genres. Though it is a work of fiction, it has been meticulously researched and is rich in Afghan culture. Many Americans, including myself, have been exposed mostly to post-9/11 Afghanistan in the media and know very little of the country’s history. This book showed the country and culture in a different light and perspective.
Sparks Like Stars is a story of strength and survival told in two parts: Part 1 is tragedy and trauma, and Part 2 is healing and redemption. The author didn’t miss a single detail, and also uplifted the protagonist’s family and culture through memories and flashbacks.
I feel really guilty saying this, but I was invested more in the story than in the main character. The main character endured so much pain and suffering that it feels cruel to say that I was not emotionally invested in her. I think that really became apparent to me during the foster family chapters of Part 1. These chapters felt a bit like “trauma porn.”
Regardless of this one minor complaint, I still wouldn’t hesitate to pick up another book by Nadia Hashimi.
Sparks Like Stars is a story of strength and survival told in two parts: Part 1 is tragedy and trauma, and Part 2 is healing and redemption. The author didn’t miss a single detail, and also uplifted the protagonist’s family and culture through memories and flashbacks.
I feel really guilty saying this, but I was invested more in the story than in the main character. The main character endured so much pain and suffering that it feels cruel to say that I was not emotionally invested in her. I think that really became apparent to me during the foster family chapters of Part 1. These chapters felt a bit like “trauma porn.”
Regardless of this one minor complaint, I still wouldn’t hesitate to pick up another book by Nadia Hashimi.