Reviews

The Unquiet Dead, by Ausma Zehanat Khan

sarajane11's review against another edition

5.0

Very interesting. Characters are multidimensional and relatable. Revolved around a historical atrocity that I know little about - but definitely should know more.

rannie_'s review

dark sad medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

Not all is forgiven when the war is over. 

jnelsontwo's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nhussain's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Genocide, Grief, Islamophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

florapants84's review against another edition

dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, Rape, Genocide, and Hate crime

Minor: Pedophilia

chaifanatic18's review against another edition

Style felt disjointed 

pennyalice17's review against another edition

4.0

4.5*

kimveach's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book series was recommended for readers who love Louise Penny's Inspector Armand Gamache books.  The Unquiet Dead did not disappoint.  The two main characters are fascinating and have plenty of secrets left to unravel.  The elements of war criminals, victims, and the United Nations' involvement in the Balkan genocide of the early 1990s had me researching for more information outside the book.  I'm ready to read more of this series (and the rest of Louise Penny's series.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, Hate crime, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Islamophobia, Genocide, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Gun violence, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Vomit, Child death, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Rape, Sexual content, War, Racism, Sexual violence, Torture, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Pedophilia

akewalramani's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

rachmcdaines's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

4.0