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sakisreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-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
2.5
As striking and vivid as some of the imagery was, I unfortunately found this book disappointing 🥺 I think it had such an incredible concept (e.g. someone passing away and seeing parts of their life flash before their eyes) but it wasn’t well executed. I felt that Elif Shafak was rushing through some vital parts and slowing down some others. I am intrigued by Shafak’s walk of life and might venture to try her other books, but am not rushing to do it 🥲 Overall, I gave it a 2.5 out of 5 stars ✨
Graphic: Death, Classism, Colonisation, Emotional abuse, Rape, Chronic illness, Ableism, Violence, Child abuse, Islamophobia, Incest, and Misogyny
reb_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Deadnaming, Death, Incest, Islamophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual content, Trafficking, and Transphobia
noorjyness's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Beautiful description of Istanbul the city, and the political trauma it faces. Alongside this, all the characters story's showed a reflection of the city and the sanctuary of making your own family who love you and support your choices
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Minor: Ableism, Body horror, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Islamophobia
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