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erinmcav's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: War, Child abuse, and Rape
Moderate: Eating disorder
hayley4297's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Eating disorder, Sexual assault, Child death, War, Death of parent, Child abuse, and Death
megansoetaert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Abulhawa made me connect with the characters so strongly, even with such a large cast. Nazmiyeh is such a spectacular character and i felt like i really knew her.
This book tells the story of the intense violence and oppression that Palestinians experienced (and still experience) at the hands of Israeli settlers & military. It was so emotional & often hard to read, but a very important story to be told. The main family’s love for each other connected the characters and kept hope alive despite everything.
Free Palestine past & present. From the river to the sea! 🇵🇸
Graphic: Eating disorder, Violence, War, Rape, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death, and Genocide
jouljet's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, War, Pedophilia, Grief, Rape, Genocide, Colonisation, Eating disorder, and Sexual assault
celinechdh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Child abuse, Child death, Colonisation, Violence, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Death of parent, War, Islamophobia, and Hate crime
zahrareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, War, Violence, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, and Colonisation
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, Sexual content, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Grief, Gaslighting, Eating disorder, Death, Toxic relationship, and Terminal illness
Minor: Blood
lettuce_read's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Rape, Self harm, Cancer, Death, Sexual assault, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Body shaming
abbie_'s review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Cancer, Colonisation, War, Rape, and Violence
catherineelkhattabystrauch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
Moderate: Abortion and Miscarriage
glitterdyke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, War, and Rape