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A review by ninahuynh
Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab by Priya Huq
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I like the exploration of different experiences with the hijab and Islam. I learned about the Bangladesh Genocide, which I did not know about prior to this book, how that trauma can affect one's relationship with one's culture, religion, and identity.
Graphic: Xenophobia, Genocide, Grief, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Islamophobia, and War