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zaccry's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racism, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
elinegrahn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
sangxia's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Can appreciate the choice of topic, perspective and the design of the plot, the somewhat hopeful ending, as well as some of the detailed observations about the current society. Not a fan of the numbered lists, the time travel setting, and at times rather heavy handed description.
dsesana's review
2.0
A book that is way more complex than I expected, with a way deeper meaning, a more complex storyline. During parts of this book, I found myself struggling to understand the idea behind the story, the idea to combine the present to the alternate universe where the unnamed girl claims to come from. I found it a bit too complicated, making me at times to lose interest in the story. Having said that, the message the writer sends about the dangers of radicalization and the way society is turning on Muslims because of this, is powerful. It is an eye opener to many people how some of today’s attitudes could easily lead to such an extreme regime like the one in the alternate universe. What stayed the most with me about this book is the title, which is later explained in the book. We are allowing as a society for young people to be manipulated, radicalized and then for them to died, with no one else but their mothers to cry for them. We created a society where we lead them to violence, to them blame it all on them. We forget about the abandoned families of these people, that can do nothing more than cry and mourn for them.
ilzabet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
kdahlo's review against another edition
4.0
This book grabbed me, but I couldn't tell from the outset where it was going or if I wanted to come along. Luckily the writing/translating is engaging, slightly offbeat and very moody. I was able to get over my initial hesitation and I ultimately enjoyed the book a lot. While I found certain elements of pacing and the way some of the plot points were revealed to be odd/less than ideal, I thought the creativity, characters and frame of the story more than made up for it. The structure of the book can be confusing (switching between view points without indication), but I thought the effect it created, where the reader has to tune in to figure out where in time and space they are oriented, was intentional and related to the themes of the book. Definitely an unusual book across many axes, with many references and layers embedded into it. For me it required some patience and effort, but I found the effort worthwhile.
shwo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
imasumak's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0