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A review by megansoetaert
The Blue Between Sky and Water by Susan Abulhawa
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
this is an emotional intergenerational story of oppression, violence, and family in Palestine from 1948 to the 2000s.
Abulhawa made me connect with the characters so strongly, even with such a large cast. Nazmiyeh is such a spectacular character and i felt like i really knew her.
This book tells the story of the intense violence and oppression that Palestinians experienced (and still experience) at the hands of Israeli settlers & military. It was so emotional & often hard to read, but a very important story to be told. The main family’s love for each other connected the characters and kept hope alive despite everything.
Free Palestine past & present. From the river to the sea! 🇵🇸
Abulhawa made me connect with the characters so strongly, even with such a large cast. Nazmiyeh is such a spectacular character and i felt like i really knew her.
This book tells the story of the intense violence and oppression that Palestinians experienced (and still experience) at the hands of Israeli settlers & military. It was so emotional & often hard to read, but a very important story to be told. The main family’s love for each other connected the characters and kept hope alive despite everything.
Free Palestine past & present. From the river to the sea! 🇵🇸
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Genocide, Rape, Violence, Colonisation, and War