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A review by jeslis
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Notes:
- Very intense but a masterpiece.
- Abulhawa slowly but powerfully builds such a vivid and touching setting and cast of characters throughout this book. I felt incredibly connected to the world as a whole and the sociopolitical context was set up without being difficult to follow.
- Loved being able to follow one character's story with her family/friends and to see how the world around them leaves its impact on their lives. How they adapt and persevere in spite of it.
- Made me appreciate just how important storytelling is.
- Very intense but a masterpiece.
- Abulhawa slowly but powerfully builds such a vivid and touching setting and cast of characters throughout this book. I felt incredibly connected to the world as a whole and the sociopolitical context was set up without being difficult to follow.
- Loved being able to follow one character's story with her family/friends and to see how the world around them leaves its impact on their lives. How they adapt and persevere in spite of it.
- Made me appreciate just how important storytelling is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Abortion
Minor: Homophobia