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heather_renae's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
fzmoon's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
abigail9317's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This story is absolutely stunning - but will break your heart a thousand times over in a thousand different ways. I know these characters will stay in my heart for a long time to come.
ambergamgee's review against another edition
4.0
A slow but aching family story. If you prefer plot based, this is not for you. This book is character based—or really, relationship based. I enjoyed and had my heart broken by how the hardships of childhood drive parenting choices, and the parenting choices can lead to regret anyways. If that makes sense. I’m currently on a journey of discovering how my mothers mothering and my childhood are informing my mothering and my children’s childhoods, so it was heavy and topical for me.
Trigger warnings: miscarriage and opioid abuse (not explicit, but it is there)
Trigger warnings: miscarriage and opioid abuse (not explicit, but it is there)
reenzbeanz's review against another edition
5.0
Such a beautifully written story. I agree with all the words of praise this book has gotten. I’m so happy to have met one of my new favorite books
carebcut's review against another edition
4.0
December book club
“We pray together and when it is time for us to ask for what our hearts desire, my first wish is that he remain steadfast in faith, and then if he does not, that he never believe that God is a being with a heart like a human's, capable of being small and vindictive.”
“We pray together and when it is time for us to ask for what our hearts desire, my first wish is that he remain steadfast in faith, and then if he does not, that he never believe that God is a being with a heart like a human's, capable of being small and vindictive.”
epwilliams13's review against another edition
4.0
Writing and story were great. Book moved somewhat slow but I enjoyed learning about the dynamics and culture of this family and the struggles that many families deal with behind closed doors. Wish the ending would have been happier but enjoyed hearing the final thoughts of the father.
jennyluwho's review against another edition
3.0
The view into a strict Muslim household was fascinating. Great writing. Too slow of a read for me.
stephaniesteen73's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING! Story stayed with me long past the last page.