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jenniesreadingjourney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Grief, Murder, War, and Deportation
rebeccaldixon13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and War
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Rape, and Sexual violence
elanashyong's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Medical trauma, and War
cbain21's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness
leoniefnk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Self harm, Murder, and War
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, and Kidnapping
melisayasilem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Blood, Police brutality, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Xenophobia
frietje9's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Child death, Violence, and War
Minor: Sexual violence
etl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, and War
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Drug use, Self harm, and Excrement
jasminrain's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
It's the kind of book that you have to read because of the topic. While its definitely on the heavy side with content and themes, lots of the darker events are actually not discussed in detail which was a bit of a relief. The only thing that I found really appalling was the ableist language that the main character used about her disabled wife. All the other triggers in the book were rooted to the story and the trauma that the characters experienced, but it was the choice of the author to use this language. When I started reading the book I also thought that the author had Syrian background and I was suprised to learn later that she didn't. It kinda made me wonder if that was her story to tell in the first place.
Regardless of all this I really enjoyed the book. I wanted to keep listening and learning about their journey and all those past events that were discussed in the present. The book was quite fast paced at times and the story of their journey jumping a lot. I think I would have liked to learn more about certain moments. But apart from all that it was such a good book!
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child abuse, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, Islamophobia, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism and Emotional abuse
life_couch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Physical abuse and War
Minor: Sexual violence and Murder