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cjeannette's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual assault
kvokolek's review against another edition
3.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Police brutality and Abortion
justagirlwithbooks's review against another edition
2.0
“Words could do extraordinary things, but sometimes they were not enough.”
Sigh... Where should I begin? I read (listened) to this book in one day, so that's something.
Yet again, I expected something different to what I got. The Muslim representation and Arab representation left something to be desired. I know that some people have experienced this because of culture, yet I can't help feel like something is off. It didn't feel like a Palestinian-American experience. It felt like an inaccurate depiction of the Arab-American experience of immigrating to the USA, which was still not one that I liked very much, considering that every man was abusive and toxic. I think this book was catered towards a different audience. I can't help but feel the same way I felt when I read Home Fire. I don't think I'll be reading Evil Eye. Even the pronunciation of Arabic and Islamic words and phrases felt off in this book. Including the main character's names! Which I found really off-putting. This book felt repetitive. And a bit dull at times. I wanted to do other things besides listen to it and I was glad when it was over. And this book could have been a great way to show nuanced situations... and unfortunately nuance is what this book lacked. Honestly I'm just disappointed...
When will we get Muslim representation that is actually accurate??? Maybe I should just write it myself...
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Abortion
aprilpamyl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug use, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, and War
jessiejonesbentley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Classism
disasterdump's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
careinthelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
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Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Islamophobia, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death and Abortion
cozyscones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
salemander's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Islamophobia, Grief, and Classism
kodi_rae's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Miscarriage, Self harm, Murder, Pregnancy, and War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Suicidal thoughts, and Abortion