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jbridiemay's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
nffictionophile's review
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jadyn_alcorn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
tsundoker's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
cowboyrat's review
3.0
i think that when i leave this book to process in my mind I'll probably rate it higher.
i really enjoyed the story itself. the plot was moving, a wonderful tale of a young woman growing up with conflicting beliefs about her culture and identity but without the conviction necessary to truly stand up for her beliefs. i loved reading about the world that laila lived in and the differing political opinions that could tear a family apart. i wasn't particularly sympathetic towards laila's family and their desperation to cling on to their feudal history but i greatly appreciated the overall sentiments of identity & belonging, the home as a physical manifestation of a family, the role of women in the family, and the idea of love as freedom.
sometimes i do think hosain was overly descriptive where fewer words would have done the trick and i also sometimes struggled to keep track of the supporting characters. but overall, this was such a great book and i would thoroughly recommend it.
i really enjoyed the story itself. the plot was moving, a wonderful tale of a young woman growing up with conflicting beliefs about her culture and identity but without the conviction necessary to truly stand up for her beliefs. i loved reading about the world that laila lived in and the differing political opinions that could tear a family apart. i wasn't particularly sympathetic towards laila's family and their desperation to cling on to their feudal history but i greatly appreciated the overall sentiments of identity & belonging, the home as a physical manifestation of a family, the role of women in the family, and the idea of love as freedom.
sometimes i do think hosain was overly descriptive where fewer words would have done the trick and i also sometimes struggled to keep track of the supporting characters. but overall, this was such a great book and i would thoroughly recommend it.
julshakespeare's review against another edition
3.0
3.6/5 stars, full review to come! Let's hear it for the boy (Asad)!!! This is one that I feel like I'm going to rate higher after a reread.
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 4/5
Pacing: 3/5
Writing: 5/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
Plot: 3/5
Characters: 4/5
Pacing: 3/5
Writing: 5/5
Enjoyment: 3/5
kdominey's review
reflective
tense
medium-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
4.0
leoferrari's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
r_klg's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0