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A review by saskiahill
A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moving, both hopeful and sad. Lots of harrowing content, so check the content warnings before deciding if you're happy to proceed, but nonetheless a great book which reflects the emotions, experiences and nuances of 3 generations of Palestinian women and the struggle of culture clashes and raising your daughter's differently when you know no other way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Blood