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Habibi by Craig Thompson
5.0
Thought provoking, heart wrenching.
It's a love story in that it is an exploration of love's many forms. It serves as a fascinating introduction to Islam, as well. Thompson's ability to weave his narrative through the stories of the Qur'an (many of which are told in the Bible, as well) is the work of a master of the medium.
I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates any or all of the subjects above.
It's a love story in that it is an exploration of love's many forms. It serves as a fascinating introduction to Islam, as well. Thompson's ability to weave his narrative through the stories of the Qur'an (many of which are told in the Bible, as well) is the work of a master of the medium.
I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates any or all of the subjects above.
Every Day Is for the Thief: Fiction by Teju Cole
5.0
Cole is a master wordsmith and brilliant storyteller. Lagos comes alive on every page. His characters have depth and humanity. I can't wait to read more.
The Alchemy of Being Fourteen by Leah Williams
5.0
I can't even describe how much I enjoyed this book.
The world building in the first half is welcoming and descriptive with descriptions that don't outsmart themselves and make it easy to experience the world the way the Arden & Winter do.
The characters are genuine and likable. You care about them and want them to be ok. The characters are distinct and full of life.
(Spoilery bit) The reveal that I felt like I was going to get with Arden was handled so well and so smooth. It feels like it would have had a place in any body horror classic.
The slow burn establishing the world is genuinely worth it as it shoots you out of a cannon at the end, rocketing toward what I hope are many more books to come.
The world building in the first half is welcoming and descriptive with descriptions that don't outsmart themselves and make it easy to experience the world the way the Arden & Winter do.
The characters are genuine and likable. You care about them and want them to be ok. The characters are distinct and full of life.
(Spoilery bit) The reveal that I felt like I was going to get with Arden was handled so well and so smooth. It feels like it would have had a place in any body horror classic.
The slow burn establishing the world is genuinely worth it as it shoots you out of a cannon at the end, rocketing toward what I hope are many more books to come.