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horizonous's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I loved the friendship between Jai, Pari and Faiz and was surprised that I didn't mind the narration from a child's POV at all. However, the story is slow going and at times repetitive, so there's a bit of a slog in the middle until it picks back up towards the end where everything happens all at once and ends in just a couple of chapters. But I would definitely read from Deepa Anappara again!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Racism, Sexism, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Ableism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Slavery, and Trafficking
enjoyjournaling's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked Jai, a young boy, as the narrator. It gives a darker story that childlike obliviousness that glosses over some of the worse parts of the world. I thought the pacing was a little slower, but it’s clear the author has spent time in communities like the one she’s written about here.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, and Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Sexism