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A review by michela_wilson
Minor Detail by Adania Shibli
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
5.0
This is one of the most important books you will ever read.
Let me say that again, this is one of the most important books you will ever read!
Minor Detail explores the realities of being Palestinian during IDF military occupation. The fear, the constant overthinking, and the reminders of loss. The story follows a young Palestinian woman as she sets out to discover the truth of an article she read regarding a similar Palestinian woman. While reading about this journey, the cyclical nature of history (especially regarding this particular occupation and violence) becomes very clear.
The writing of this book was phenomenal and it did an excellent job showing the shifting landscapes of Palestine. Villages become unused parks, and walls and military checkpoints are constructed in between families.
This book incites action and I, again, believe everyone needs to read this book.
Let me say that again, this is one of the most important books you will ever read!
Minor Detail explores the realities of being Palestinian during IDF military occupation. The fear, the constant overthinking, and the reminders of loss. The story follows a young Palestinian woman as she sets out to discover the truth of an article she read regarding a similar Palestinian woman. While reading about this journey, the cyclical nature of history (especially regarding this particular occupation and violence) becomes very clear.
The writing of this book was phenomenal and it did an excellent job showing the shifting landscapes of Palestine. Villages become unused parks, and walls and military checkpoints are constructed in between families.
This book incites action and I, again, believe everyone needs to read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Rape