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A review by seawarrior
The Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is such a beautiful book. Multiple times I re-read passages to ensure I fully absorbed their words and weight. The pages shine with poetry and reflections on grief, and end more rewardingly than I had dared to hope. I highly suggest reading.
Graphic: Animal death, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Xenophobia, Blood, Islamophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Dysphoria, and War
Moderate: Cancer, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Dementia