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geekwayne's review against another edition
3.0
'The Hookah Girl and Other True Stories' with words and art by Marguerite Dabaie is a graphic novel about being Palestinian in a culture that misunderstands your culture.
Taking on culture and stereotypes head on, this is a look at what it's like when you do and don't fit the stereotypes. It's also about the weird things your friends eat and how they judge you for eating grape leaves. Since the author is perceived to be white, she hears the racist jokes that others make.
I really appreciate a look at other cultures. This is done here in a friendly and informative style. We all have differences, but we also have similarities among our many cultures. I'm glad I got to read this graphic novel.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Rosarium Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Taking on culture and stereotypes head on, this is a look at what it's like when you do and don't fit the stereotypes. It's also about the weird things your friends eat and how they judge you for eating grape leaves. Since the author is perceived to be white, she hears the racist jokes that others make.
I really appreciate a look at other cultures. This is done here in a friendly and informative style. We all have differences, but we also have similarities among our many cultures. I'm glad I got to read this graphic novel.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Rosarium Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
artg3ne's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
emily_mh's review against another edition
4.0
This graphic novel is a series of insightful autobiographical vignettes detailing Arab American and Palestinian (diaspora) culture. The art style was fantastic; I loved the use of texture and the way panels and drawings were arranged. This was especially stunning in the story “Domestic Goddess.”
Overall my favourite stories were Textiles, Should/Am and Rolling Leaves and the Grape Leaf Getaway Car. Honourable mentions go to What Leila Khaled Said and The Stealth Arab, which were thought-provoking.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, Islamophobia, and Murder
Minor: Vomit, Blood, Alcohol, Drug use, Medical content, War, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, and Suicide
Moderate: Zionism Minor: bombingarispooks_'s review against another edition
4.0
I am not going to lie.... I really didn't know what to expect when reading this. The description really made me curious and as a hookah smoker, it was appealing to me in that sense since I was thinking I could relate to the character in a way. I am SOOOOO happy I picked this up. It was not what I was expecting. It really made me step out my own shoes and see someone else's life through their eyes. MUST READ!!!