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scouthannah's review
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
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
This book was so beautifully and thoughtfully written, and not one I can forget - Akuany/Zamzam and Salha are especially memorable characters.
I took my time with it as I am not as familiar with Muslim or Sudanese cultures, and wasn’t familiar with the Madhist war/revolution. I learned so much and am grateful to Leila Aboulela for this thoughtful history.
I took my time with it as I am not as familiar with Muslim or Sudanese cultures, and wasn’t familiar with the Madhist war/revolution. I learned so much and am grateful to Leila Aboulela for this thoughtful history.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Colonisation, Genocide, and Slavery
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