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anna_prrr's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
Very dark but beautifully written; the kind of novel that produces pictures in your mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Death, and Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism
bookswithlee's review against another edition
challenging
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
✨reading across Africa challenge✨
In the country of men follows a young 9 year old boy as he attempts to navigate issues within the adult world surrounding him. I found the story to be challenging, yet beautifully written from a child perspective
I appreciated the authors ability to offer a window into the life of those who experienced the political tranny that occurred in Libby. It helped to shine some light on something that I truly had no knowledge of until reading this story.
I will say that this book has some triggering content that is not for everyone, so be sure to check content warning before deciding to pick this book up.
I enjoyed the beginning, and it got slow in the middle; however it does pick up towards the end. The ending felt like somewhat of a cliff hanger, but I’m not mad at it.
Overall I enjoyed this story, and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, War, Torture, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Gun violence, Death, Confinement, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Addiction
penelopereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Beautiful, as always. Exactly the kind of writing I’ve come to expect from Hisham Matar.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Violence
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