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A review by atiq_hssn
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty
4.0
Here are some of my review:
Amina and Her Journey:
• I admire her transition from a retired respected pirate to a mother, and back as a nakhuda which I think is very original, and not many authors would feature a woman let alone a mother as a pirate captain.
World-Building and Setting:
• The author and narrator did an amazing job in making the story of the historical and mythical aspects of the Middle East and Indian Ocean immersive and believable.
Narrative Style and Themes:
• The interview framing in this book surely makes it more entertaining, especially in audiobook format.
• I usually read fantasy novels where a woman is the main character, but never a mother. That is an important character foundation to signal that mothers can achieve great things.
• The pacing and plot were exciting in the first 60% of the book, after that, it gets a bit complex with the magic, Jin, and multiple characters.
• I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy and adventure. Overall, I give it a 4/5 stars!
Amina and Her Journey:
• I admire her transition from a retired respected pirate to a mother, and back as a nakhuda which I think is very original, and not many authors would feature a woman let alone a mother as a pirate captain.
World-Building and Setting:
• The author and narrator did an amazing job in making the story of the historical and mythical aspects of the Middle East and Indian Ocean immersive and believable.
Narrative Style and Themes:
• The interview framing in this book surely makes it more entertaining, especially in audiobook format.
• I usually read fantasy novels where a woman is the main character, but never a mother. That is an important character foundation to signal that mothers can achieve great things.
• The pacing and plot were exciting in the first 60% of the book, after that, it gets a bit complex with the magic, Jin, and multiple characters.
• I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy and adventure. Overall, I give it a 4/5 stars!