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shaleen64's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
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? No
4.0
Whilst a work of fiction, this book really humanises the refugee crisis and should be read by all, but certainly by those who fail to empathise with refugees.
The story follows Nuri and Afra fleeing Syria through split timelines, which can be difficult to follow, but does not take away from the beautiful writing.
This is a book of love, hope and determination in the face of extreme hardship and loss.
The story follows Nuri and Afra fleeing Syria through split timelines, which can be difficult to follow, but does not take away from the beautiful writing.
This is a book of love, hope and determination in the face of extreme hardship and loss.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Trafficking, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Rape and Sexual violence
nick13's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
This novel is truly beautiful and it harnesses that beauty, taking the reader to some of the darkest depths to suffocate them within its pages. The trail for a refugee is rough, tortuous even, and yet no matter how hard the road gets, the characters find some sort of hope to cling on to. Sure, not one of these characters has power, nor even are a hero, but they are so human, so hopeful, that it is impossible for me not to love them more than any hero.
5/5: some of the best characterization, the best portrayal of grief I've ever read, and an impactful story that will make you feel...not great.
5/5: some of the best characterization, the best portrayal of grief I've ever read, and an impactful story that will make you feel...not great.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, and Trafficking
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and War
Minor: Self harm
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