A review by briaarnese
When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Something about the poetic and stream of consciousness nature of this book hooked me. I’m a sucker for beautiful yet surreal imagery and metaphor, and the author wrote these beautifully.

Great storytelling packed into a short but well-developed narrative about grief & overcoming despite all odds.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Animal cruelty, Cursing, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Islamophobia