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princesstempura's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
mmerlot's review against another edition
Well we finally decided to DNF. It's a shame, I really liked the authors other book but this one was not it. The writing style was awful, I had no idea the message she was trying to relay.
Hoda
Hoda
readsbysalima's review against another edition
5.0
Powerful story of a Palestinian family scattered after the Nakba in 1948. Every narrative is inspired by real Palestinians that Susan Abulhawa met during her life, and the world-building based on historical facts is fluid and enlightening.
Arab women are the main protagonists, with Nazmiyeh, matriarch of a family constantly struggling for freedom and their right to live on the land of their ancestors. Nur, descendant of the same family who lives in the USA, lost and found by her Palestinian family after she went through traumas of her own in America.
Many topics are mentioned : sexual violence, forced displacement, exile, belonging. And above all, a story of love.
Arab women are the main protagonists, with Nazmiyeh, matriarch of a family constantly struggling for freedom and their right to live on the land of their ancestors. Nur, descendant of the same family who lives in the USA, lost and found by her Palestinian family after she went through traumas of her own in America.
Many topics are mentioned : sexual violence, forced displacement, exile, belonging. And above all, a story of love.
faliiza's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
siderella's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mehvie's review against another edition
3.0
"War changed people. It created cowardice and bravery and produced legends."
Nothing I say can suffice to the plight and suffering of the Palestinian people. The Blue Between Sky and Water, another well written novel by Susan Abulhawa, makes your heart physically pain and wonder how strong their faith is while living in the largest open air prison.
Even though this book gives you an understanding of what's happening in Palestine, it focuses heavily on family, love, and the comerradire of women. The story is told by many different characters, which at times made it difficult to keep up, but at the same time, the different points of view were woven very well!
At times, it got very difficult to read due to the graphic explanation of the situation. There were times in the book where I felt it was dragged.
Although I enjoyed this book, I still would say Mornings in Jenin is her best novel till now.
3/5
Nothing I say can suffice to the plight and suffering of the Palestinian people. The Blue Between Sky and Water, another well written novel by Susan Abulhawa, makes your heart physically pain and wonder how strong their faith is while living in the largest open air prison.
Even though this book gives you an understanding of what's happening in Palestine, it focuses heavily on family, love, and the comerradire of women. The story is told by many different characters, which at times made it difficult to keep up, but at the same time, the different points of view were woven very well!
At times, it got very difficult to read due to the graphic explanation of the situation. There were times in the book where I felt it was dragged.
Although I enjoyed this book, I still would say Mornings in Jenin is her best novel till now.
3/5
rossiemmaa's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0