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lizard800's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
4.0
The first story was the most impactful for me because it really forced me to recon with my preconceived notions of female autonomy under Islam.
The writing style overall was not my favourite, so that contributed to the 4 star rating.
The writing style overall was not my favourite, so that contributed to the 4 star rating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief, and Religious bigotry
kaiilacatherine's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
erikaraz's review
emotional
informative
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
auntquinoa's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
These stories bravely shared are thought provoking and intimate. I am thoroughly impressed by the relationship the journalist and the participants cultivated and their trust is very evident and beautiful.
I struggled at times when the story didn’t feel connected to the theme. The last two stories were very strong in regards to theme and also felt like they had a narrative, where some of the other stories didn’t have a narrative — more of a biographical lense of information. I wanted to hear from the author more, and in that I feel like she lost herself in prioritizing the participants voices over her own. However that was her intention and I respect it despite it separating me from the material.
I struggled at times when the story didn’t feel connected to the theme. The last two stories were very strong in regards to theme and also felt like they had a narrative, where some of the other stories didn’t have a narrative — more of a biographical lense of information. I wanted to hear from the author more, and in that I feel like she lost herself in prioritizing the participants voices over her own. However that was her intention and I respect it despite it separating me from the material.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry
efwino's review against another edition
5.0
one day, when i feel brave enough, i'll gift my mother this book. for now, i'm content with feeling grateful other moroccan muslim women are being published, and hope to be one of them someday.