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afnans_break's review
Couldn’t even finish it. The basic message and theme of this book is how abused women are in Islam, and how secularism is the cure. The author is using his brief time in soviet Afghanistan to exploit western Islamophobia post 9/11. The book can be summarized by this very common saying, “you’re not forced to wear that here, you can take it off.”
Overall bad vibes, and only Westerners will enjoy this.
Overall bad vibes, and only Westerners will enjoy this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Islamophobia
emitori's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Infidelity, Islamophobia, Physical abuse, and Abandonment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Gun violence
Minor: Abortion and Ableism
theboywithallthekeys's review
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Islamophobia
kharpstead's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, Violence, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Murder, Islamophobia, and Gun violence
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