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alexjoneswrites's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Islamophobia and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Car accident, and Colonisation
Missing childsarahwren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicide, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Car accident
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Racism, Islamophobia, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Racial slurs, and Car accident
Minor: Vomit
theravenflight'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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Alcoholism and Mental illness
Minor: Infidelity, Vomit, and Car accident
tiakiwi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Murder
wchereads's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, and Car accident
cjwitch's review
- 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
Afaf's past is littered with pain and growth and eventually joy and love. This part of the story begins when Afaf is ten years old and her older sister goes missing. It follows the impact that this has on herself and her family, and focuses on how "other" Afaf feels both inside and outside of her home. For years Afaf's family is torn apart by loss and Afaf struggles with no sense of belonging, until her father first discovers and then introduces her to the Muslim community. It is through her newfound faith and community that Afaf finally connects with herself.
This book showcases the complexities of being a 1st generation immigrant, and of being both Arab and Muslim in a pre and post 9/11 world. The reader is emersed in Middle Eastern culture, foods and language and customs, in a way that is rich and welcoming, especially as Afaf begins to embrace her faith.
The Beauty of Your Face is at times incredibly beautiful and often intensely painful. I think I cried through the entirety of the last 20% of it. It is so relevant to current times and however difficult this book may be, I urge you to pick to this up.
Graphic: Gun violence, Islamophobia, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse, Car accident, and Alcohol
lizreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence and Hate crime
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
yoshisreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Islamophobia, Suicide attempt, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Death
Minor: Alcoholism and Car accident
hankatcol's review
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Mass/school shootings, Car accident, and Suicide attempt