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Huda Was Here by H. Hayek

typedtruths's review

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adventurous funny hopeful relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

animelanie's review

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3.0

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marc_1977's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

seventyeight_sundays's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

emily_mh's review

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Huda is such a hilarious character. She is just so entertaining to read about, making me laugh out loud in some places. There’s something about the juxtaposition of this nine year old kid against her grand plans and acting all worldly that gets me. Akeal is still the MC in this one, and I love his narration, but Huda definitely steals the show.

Huda’s dynamic with her brother Akeal was similarly humorous, as Huda’s bold and brash personality meets Akeal’s cautious one. I also love the love they have for each other! They are just so clearly siblings.

I don’t think the three separate timelines was needed this time around. Two would have done fine: the first chapter with the cops in the present, and then the past storyline progressing from Akeal’s dad being fired. Instead we have the first chapter with the cops, then a past storyline progressing from the first Crimanimals mission, but also a further-in-the-past storyline documenting the lead up to that mission. It meant there was a bit of repetition and confusion because there wasn’t a clear divide between the latter two like there was in Huda and Me, where one timeline was based in Melbourne and the other was based on a plane. The cop chapter was a good addition, however, as it kept me hooked throughout the story, wondering how we would get to that point.

I did notice that there was little to no character development in both Akeal and Huda this time around. This wasn’t a biggie for me, though.
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anslow's review

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

3.0

jess64au's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A fantastic mystery adventure from H Hayek.  I love huda and her brother.  
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