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year23's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This is a bleak and scathing critique of patriarchy in Yemeni society. Challenging themes - I’m assuming and hoping the narratives are exaggerated to drive home the indictment of patriarchy but fear it may be actually be like this for many women.
Agree with many of the reviews that this isn’t really a detective story and quite the opposite of sexy. It’s violent, grotesque, and terrifying - be careful of any review calling this “sexy”. I’d maybe put it as magical realism or speculative fiction. I don’t know if I’d recommend - it’s a book that will leave you feeling sick at times, you will be uncomfortable - and I think that’s the point.
Check the trigger warning before going in.
Agree with many of the reviews that this isn’t really a detective story and quite the opposite of sexy. It’s violent, grotesque, and terrifying - be careful of any review calling this “sexy”. I’d maybe put it as magical realism or speculative fiction. I don’t know if I’d recommend - it’s a book that will leave you feeling sick at times, you will be uncomfortable - and I think that’s the point.
Check the trigger warning before going in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail