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prina81's review
2.0
While there are important stories that need to be told in this book, the writing and/or translation failed to do it justice.
katrinasorochinsky's review against another edition
4.0
beautifully done, could have used more context, but a wonderful combination of prose and storytelling.
hale7's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Islamophobia, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
elotpowell's review
4.0
Mikhail's discussions with Abdullah invite us into a world we often shy away from. The scattered poems throughout add a touch of personal in an otherwise distant story, and while some don't hit, the vast majority deepen the stories that inspired them. Abdullah's work and passion are inspiring, and his own personal story is one more than worth telling.
karinzoueini's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
___puddin's review
challenging
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reflective
sad
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fast-paced
4.75
This book reminded me a little of Stacey Dooley's book: On the Front Line With Wemon Who Fight back.
Only the stakes are immeasurably greater. This is a harrowing account of the sorrow and destruction left in the wake of the Islamic State.
Only the stakes are immeasurably greater. This is a harrowing account of the sorrow and destruction left in the wake of the Islamic State.
P110
"Please don't bomb here. More than half of the items are on loan. Thank you." The next post was a photo of Mutanabbi Street in Bagdad - books were laid out on the floor after it's reconstruction. Some years ago, a car bomb exploded, scattering books and bodies, and damaging cafes all along the street. We probably needed to put up a sign that said, "Please don't bomb here. There are still books to read".
P 197
"Those buses were sold to Saudi Arabia. Some of the girls were used for service, others would be sold for their organs and body parts."