A review by arnold_shelby
What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is a moving exploration of humans seeking better futures, of people supporting one another, of tragedy as a normal, daily occurrence that white people turn off on a whim. Challenging and biting, hopeful, and painful all at once.
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
Minor: War and Vomit