abbie_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
It's been a while since I read a book set in France, and I loved this perspective of an Algerian high school teacher. The discussion around France's obsession with secularity was super interesting, as was the insight into a schooling system which does not do enough to support its more vulnerable students. A dark humour runs through this book, which probably would have landed better if I had read it in print - sometimes the narrator's impressions (especially of female characters) were jarring.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia, Medical content, Racism, and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion and Infertility
aribook's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, and Eating disorder
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