Reviews - The Map of Salt and Stars

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The Map of Salt and Stars

Zeyn Joukhadar

4.03 AVERAGE

laratboulos's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

caseyae96's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional 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: No

heathernicole20's review against another edition

3.75

emotional 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: Complicated

kambriesmith19's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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: No

kiwiw143's review against another edition

5.0

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dghoiem's review against another edition

4.0

Typically, I gravitate towards mysteries and historical fiction, but a reading challenge led me to this gem, which I found thoroughly enjoyable.

The book follows the intense journeys of two young girls, Nour and Rawiya. Its unique writing style was unlike anything I've read before, conjuring vivid imagery of a world unfamiliar to me.

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Although I was engrossed in both Nour and Rawiya's narratives, I was particularly drawn to Nour's story with her family, which I found more engaging. Nevertheless, I valued how Rawiya's story served as an influence and inspiration for Nour.

"The Map of Salt and Stars" provided a refreshing experience. It served as a reminder to occasionally venture beyond my usual literary preferences and discover new worlds. It is a beautiful story, beautifully told.