A review by samants
The Beauty of Your Face: A Novel by Sahar Mustafah

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

4.75

I am always gutted by stories of school shootings, and this was no exception -- but the school shooting isn't even the heart of the book. This is a story about family, Islamophobia, religion, and what makes someone an American and/or a terrorist. The characters felt so real and human. What a book.
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