A review by kyrstin_p1989
A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum

dark emotional informative inspiring sad 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? Yes

4.0

A scathing yet heartfelt critique about the traditions of religion that hold people back from living and loving. A story about how pride is the fall of man and about how women are worthy, capable, and worth so much more than the patriarchy allows them to believe. This book gives us an inside look at Palestinian home life and tradition and allows us to see both the good and the bad that this tradition represents, particularly in the lives and minds of women. 

Also, I have an ARC copy of this book and there are several grammar and spelling issues that I noticed which I assumed are not in the final published copy of the text. This assumption led me not to alter my ranking based on these errors. 
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