A review by livlosiewicz
These Impossible Things by Salma El-Wardany

emotional hopeful informative reflective 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

5.0

 Pros: 
·I loved the characters and their relationships! Distinct, lovable, and flawed- the perfect combination 
·I learned a lot about Muslim culture from this book- yes, I mean hard facts but mostly I mean the chance to step into the characters’ shoes and consider the nuances of their situations 
 
Cons: 
·I get why she did this from a plot/theme perspective, but it’s notable that the Muslim men love interests are mainly bad 
 
Recommendation: I recommend this book to people who enjoy deep, relationship and character-based novels. I really liked meeting these characters and learning more about them and their cultures. Fans of A Woman is No Man should consider picking this one up. Content warning for intimate partner violence! Avoid if you want something fast-paced and more plot focused, or if you want something upbeat! I will note that while the content was heavy I did not find the book depressing. 
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