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A review by lynnd
An Emotion of Great Delight by Tahereh Mafi
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
3.5
This story helped to bring to my attention some of the struggles faced by a community that I didn't know much about before.
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I liked that this story started where it did, and ended where it did. Especially the ending. It just felt like the only right time for me.
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In the beginning, I did notice again - like I did when I reread the Shatter Me-series - that Mafi's writing style doesn't resonate with me quite as much as it used to. As I've matured and grown, my mind and thoughts have become more structured and clear and less jumbled and rambling.
I do however think that this story is the best story to be told through said writing style. For this story, it's just right.
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To me the romance felt like it was ritten a little bit too syrupy sweet for my liking at times, but I think that's just because of my personal preference.
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Added note:
I really love how we got to see the complicated family dynamics, and both the love and hate Shadi felt for her father.
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I liked that this story started where it did, and ended where it did. Especially the ending. It just felt like the only right time for me.
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In the beginning, I did notice again - like I did when I reread the Shatter Me-series - that Mafi's writing style doesn't resonate with me quite as much as it used to. As I've matured and grown, my mind and thoughts have become more structured and clear and less jumbled and rambling.
I do however think that this story is the best story to be told through said writing style. For this story, it's just right.
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To me the romance felt like it was ritten a little bit too syrupy sweet for my liking at times, but I think that's just because of my personal preference.
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Added note:
I really love how we got to see the complicated family dynamics, and both the love and hate Shadi felt for her father.
Moderate: Xenophobia and Self harm