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nicoleisalwaysreading's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Racial slurs and Xenophobia
kaimetcalfe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Pregnancy, and Colonisation
ashleybakerwrites's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This books prose was absolutely mesmerizing. It took me a long while to be wrapped up in the story- which might have been in part due to the Audio Book format I chose to listen to it in. The acting in the Audio book felt authentic, and I really appreciated it. It felt like a bit of an abrupt stop- the story arches I most was interested in, her romance/career, didn't feel as wrapped up as I'd like. But this book is the definition of "you need to enjoy the journey not the destination." Go into this book expecting to spend time to listen. It's a heavy read, make sure to spend time with that. But it's beautiful, and worth it.
Amina's relationship with her brother, and the grief her family experienced felt extremely accurate. It really made me analyze how my family evaluates their own grief. How they individually haven't healed by traumatic events. I think a lot of people would approach the book the same.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Racism and Sexual content