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A review by auntquinoa
Halal Sex: The Intimate Lives of Muslim Women in North America by Sheima Benembarek
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
These stories bravely shared are thought provoking and intimate. I am thoroughly impressed by the relationship the journalist and the participants cultivated and their trust is very evident and beautiful.
I struggled at times when the story didn’t feel connected to the theme. The last two stories were very strong in regards to theme and also felt like they had a narrative, where some of the other stories didn’t have a narrative — more of a biographical lense of information. I wanted to hear from the author more, and in that I feel like she lost herself in prioritizing the participants voices over her own. However that was her intention and I respect it despite it separating me from the material.
I struggled at times when the story didn’t feel connected to the theme. The last two stories were very strong in regards to theme and also felt like they had a narrative, where some of the other stories didn’t have a narrative — more of a biographical lense of information. I wanted to hear from the author more, and in that I feel like she lost herself in prioritizing the participants voices over her own. However that was her intention and I respect it despite it separating me from the material.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Religious bigotry