A review by littlefreeinterrobang
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.0

I had trouble maintaining my momentum with this book – it felt drawn out and repetitive, and the protagonist spins her wheels a lot before she starts to make any satisfying progress. Granted, such a laborious path is probably more true to life for someone confronting the trauma and difficult circumstances the main character faces, but unfortunately it also makes for one real chore of book. The story spends a lot of its time wallowing in heartache, and if you’re not in that kind of headspace, it’s arduous to get through. Bonus star for bringing some valuable representation to the table, but overall a miss for me.