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insanebookperson's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Classism, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Hate crime, Islamophobia, and Racism
headachesince03's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Hate crime, Misogyny, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Xenophobia, Alcohol, Islamophobia, Sexism, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Bullying, Violence, Classism, Deportation, Colonisation, and Murder
Minor: Racial slurs, Stalking, Gun violence, War, Self harm, Alcohol, Colonisation, Police brutality, and Bullying
nini23's review against another edition
tense
3.75
Translated from German. Narrator Kasih tells it as it is about racism faced by refugees and migrants in Germany, the alarming rise of far right groups and parties. She and two of her close friends, Hani and Saya, grew up in a 'ghetto' town and are reunited years later by a former fellow estate's wedding. This novel contains some uncomfortable truths and at times addresses the reader directly. It questions readers' assumptions, prejudice and privilege.
Rise of the far right: https://www.dw.com/en/german-remigration-debate-fuels-push-to-ban-far-right-afd/a-67965896
Rise of the far right: https://www.dw.com/en/german-remigration-debate-fuels-push-to-ban-far-right-afd/a-67965896
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Islamophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
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