A review by teeclecticreads
Shatila Stories by Samih Mahmoud, Nashwa Gowanlock, Fatima Omar Ghazawi, Hiba Mareb, Omar Abdellatif Alndaf, Nibal Alalo, Safiya Badran, Omar Khaled Ahmad, Rayan Mohamad Sukkar, Safa Khaled Algharbawi

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  • 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

What a beautiful collection of stories depicting human suffering and triumph. This is my first time a reading a translated book and I think the audiobook added to the impact of the stories.  Even though these people are fictional, the stories are based on real people and real experiences, and I’m grateful to have gotten this mere glimpse into the lives of the Syrian refugees.
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