A review by sydneyjn
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What a beautifully written, stunning book.  I loved the structure of the novel, with Leila remembering her friends and how they all met, and then the second half being her friends coming together.  The idea that, after you die, you're still remembering and piecing your life together - I loved it.
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