kiramke's review against another edition
5.0
Immediately enchanted by Qamar, stayed that way the whole book. Highly recommend.
a___broad's review against another edition
4.0
All the stories were remarkable and unforgettable but "Lost in Freakin' Yonkers", "A Frame for the Sky", "The Life, Loves, and Adventures of Zelwa the Halfie" were my favourites. I can't to read more from this author.
enf87's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
axmed's review
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-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? N/A
5.0
"I went to museums and saw dinosaur bones and art that originated in my birthplace and had, like me, been transported all the way over here and given a strange name (“Canaan”), a practical name (“Levantine”), any name (“Phoenician”), anything other than “Palestinian.” "
qqjj's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
omnibozo22's review
4.0
Slice of life stories from a female, Muslim perspective, though an unusual one. Enjoyed these quite a bit.
dbaranowski's review against another edition
5.0
Funny and fierce indeed. Sometimes straight-to-the gut intense. Overall a great read.