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A review by emmalouisereads
Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
This is an incredibly easy read (as in the writing style) and not as harrowing as you might expect. It’s certainly not pleasant, but if you compare it to books like Human Acts, you’ll find it less intensely awful.
I had no former knowledge about this conflict until I read this book. Although the ins and outs of the war are still unknown to me, I’m grateful to have an understanding of how this conflict affected the normal person in Sarajevo.
Parts of the story I wish had been explored deeper, but regardless I found this an enjoyable (? - not the subject matter) read about an important topic.
I had no former knowledge about this conflict until I read this book. Although the ins and outs of the war are still unknown to me, I’m grateful to have an understanding of how this conflict affected the normal person in Sarajevo.
Parts of the story I wish had been explored deeper, but regardless I found this an enjoyable (? - not the subject matter) read about an important topic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Islamophobia, Gore, War, and Death