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agiali's review
5.0
*:･ﾟ190/ 108
I want to sue Marjan Kamali solely for the cause of my emotional distress.
I did not expect to love this as much as I do. I originally heard of this book years ago but figured it wouldn't be for me as it has a very historical setting. I am so upset at my 16-year-old self for not reading this sooner as I am so incredibly unwell but also so thankful that I got to read this work of art. Not only did this book tick me off but it made me fall in love, want to fight people, and then, as we know, I ✨ cried ✨ <i>The Stationery Shop</i> also shocked me many times with the twists I did not see coming.
This is such a beautiful book, but please check the content warnings because it is FULL of them. This reminded me mildly of the book <i>Alone With You in the Ether</i> by Olivie Blake, but only because it really asked a lot of questions that would ultimately hurt my heart to answer.
I love Bahman and I will not shut up about him and Roya :')
I want to sue Marjan Kamali solely for the cause of my emotional distress.
I did not expect to love this as much as I do. I originally heard of this book years ago but figured it wouldn't be for me as it has a very historical setting. I am so upset at my 16-year-old self for not reading this sooner as I am so incredibly unwell but also so thankful that I got to read this work of art. Not only did this book tick me off but it made me fall in love, want to fight people, and then, as we know, I ✨ cried ✨ <i>The Stationery Shop</i> also shocked me many times with the twists I did not see coming.
This is such a beautiful book, but please check the content warnings because it is FULL of them. This reminded me mildly of the book <i>Alone With You in the Ether</i> by Olivie Blake, but only because it really asked a lot of questions that would ultimately hurt my heart to answer.
I love Bahman and I will not shut up about him and Roya :')
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Violence, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
gloriazthompson's review against another edition
sad
- 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
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death of parent
bookish_kori's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Abortion, and War
Minor: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
zarlynsnook's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexism, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent