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georgiarybanks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Death of parent, and Police brutality
hotkoolaidpotato's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Bullying, Death of parent, Death, Grief, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Police brutality, Rape, and Sexual content
penelopereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Beautiful, as always. Exactly the kind of writing I’ve come to expect from Hisham Matar.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Violence
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