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A review by lamija822
The Parisian by Isabella Hammad
adventurous
challenging
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
For me, this book has an unbearable amount of dramatic irony. It also gets a bit too ambitious in its scope, and includes many side stories that just stop. From a historical perspective, it ends at an awkward juncture.
But Hammad’s gorgeous, sweeping language largely compensates for my gripes. She knows wtf she’s doing and I was more or less happy to get out of the way and let this enormous story roll through me. Can’t wait to read more from her.
But Hammad’s gorgeous, sweeping language largely compensates for my gripes. She knows wtf she’s doing and I was more or less happy to get out of the way and let this enormous story roll through me. Can’t wait to read more from her.