Reviews
Syria Speaks: Art and Culture from the Frontline, by Zaher Omareen, Nawara Mahfoud, Malu Halasa
thewholeplot's review
dark
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Kidnapping, War, Vomit, Grief, Death, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, Torture, and Violence
mysterybuff's review
5.0
This was a hard book to read. It is filled with personal stories, poems, art and even finger puppet plays from the revolutionaries of Syria. My understanding of Syrian culture and history, both political and cultural, was severely lacking. Syrians have been repressed, tortured and killed for generations. This war is only the newest occurrence. And hopefully the last.
If you want a better understanding of both Syria and the role art plays during times of war, then read this book.
If you want a better understanding of both Syria and the role art plays during times of war, then read this book.
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