A review by allyjshand
We Are All Birds of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A moving novel discussing themes such as love, loss, identity, and race. Initially, I felt indifference towards the main protagonist however, by the end of the novel, Sameer undergoes such character growth that the reader feels extremely fond of him. I loved seeing how the narrative of Sameer his grandfather intertwined. I only wished the final chapter didn’t seem rushed - a lot of plot was put into the final few pages and then was not fully explored. 
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