A review by neelamds
Home Fire by Kamila Shamsie

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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

Standout book. One of the best books I have ever read and probably will read. I feel such a deep sense of hurt, loss and sadness when I think about this, as well as a burning desire to ask Priti Patel if she's read it and what she thinks about it. 

I really enjoyed the multiple perspectives during this, some of whom I did not expect, and this story became something completely unexpected. I think this discusses the much needed nuance about a topic which is SO complex and charged, and does it using the most exquisite writing. I thought this was absolute perfection.