A review by mmefish
Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa

challenging dark informative sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

"The roots of our grief coil so deeply into loss that death has come to live with us like a family member who makes you happy by avoiding you, but who is still one of the family. Our anger is a rage that Westerners cannot understand. Our sadness can make the stones weep. And the way we love is no exception, Amal."

This an informative and definitely sad book but it's not a good novel.
Incredibly cheesy subplots, one-dimensional characters, many people who get mentioned for no particular reason. Just a rollercoaster of tragedies.
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