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courtney_scott1025's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I really enjoyed this book. I had it on hold for ever at the library, so I just bought it instead. As a debut, this was great! I enjoyed the writing, the interesting world of literary translation, of which I knew nothing. My only gripe is that, I wish the book would have gone more into Anisa translating these famous works. I wanted to see more of the workings of that. It was a huge feat for her, and we really didn't get to share in that reward I guess? We were just told she translated it and that it was a hit. I cannot wait for other novels by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Trafficking, Racism, Cannibalism, Sexual content, Racial slurs, and Classism
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