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A review by libraryhauntinglesbian
The Other Half of You by Michael Mohammed Ahmad
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
I was sent a free copy of this book by Sweatshop, but this is a completely honest review.
This was an absolutely heartbreaking book. Every character in this book was so flawed and complex, but you always understood their motivations for acting the way they did, and it’s so bittersweet to read. Despite being fictional, this book taught me so much about the cultural practices and dynamics of different Muslim communities. I loved reading a book that was set so close to where I live and grew up, but that also explores a cultural perspective I’ve never experienced.
This was an absolutely heartbreaking book. Every character in this book was so flawed and complex, but you always understood their motivations for acting the way they did, and it’s so bittersweet to read. Despite being fictional, this book taught me so much about the cultural practices and dynamics of different Muslim communities. I loved reading a book that was set so close to where I live and grew up, but that also explores a cultural perspective I’ve never experienced.