A review by criticalbooks
A Very Large Expanse of Sea, by Tahereh Mafi
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Islamophobia, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, Classism, Misogyny, Racism, and Xenophobia