The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
rieviolet's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was a quick read because the chapters are short and the writing style is quite readable.
However, it is really not a light read, there are a lot of difficult topics, such as the main character's cancer but especially the domestic violence against women, that was the hardest part for me to digest.Â
I do think that Nahid's perspective is interesting, exploring her personal situation and how it is connected to Iran's history, but goodness gracious, she is such an unlikeable character that so many times I wanted to scream "get a grip, stop tormenting your child!".Â
I understand that there is generational trauma and that abuse can generate more abuse, but it comes to a point when you only have your own horrendous behaviour to blame and your own desire to cause pain to others as a twisted compensation for your past and present sufferings.Â
However, it is really not a light read, there are a lot of difficult topics, such as the main character's cancer but especially the domestic violence against women, that was the hardest part for me to digest.Â
I do think that Nahid's perspective is interesting, exploring her personal situation and how it is connected to Iran's history, but goodness gracious, she is such an unlikeable character that so many times I wanted to scream "get a grip, stop tormenting your child!".Â
I understand that there is generational trauma and that abuse can generate more abuse, but it comes to a point when you only have your own horrendous behaviour to blame and your own desire to cause pain to others as a twisted compensation for your past and present sufferings.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Cancer, Grief, Medical content, and Sexism
Moderate: Pregnancy, Violence, Police brutality, and Death of parent
Minor: Chronic illness, Torture, Murder, Racism, Rape, War, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Child death, and Suicide
vajaakirjahylly's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Koskettava ja surullinen, mutta kertoo mielenkiintoisen ja aidontuntuisesti pakolaisuuden jättämistä jäljistä.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Cancer, Death, War, and Physical abuse
crooowley's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Death, Violence, War, Terminal illness, and Child death
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, and Religious bigotry
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