annabunce 's review for:

The Parcel by Anosh Irani

3.0

challenging dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is a hard book to review. Was the writing amazing? Yes. Was the story compelling? Yes. Did I learn something about a culture I know nothing about? Yes. Was it hard to read and upsetting? Yes. Am I glad I read it?.... yes. A hard read but ultimately a good one. Check the content warning though - this book could be very triggering to many folks. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Transphobia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Abandonment

Moderate: Addiction, Body shaming, Grief

Minor: Animal cruelty