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siushi's review against another edition
Even if this novel isn’t true or entirely true, it’s still an important book, because all the things mentioned in it do happen in the world. And in all parts of the world, not just in the Middle East. Perhaps on a smaller scale, but nevertheless, a million unfair impediments exist in a woman’s life that stop her from achieving her fullest potential and her happiness. I’m deleting the rating as well because this is real life and it cannot be minimized to a few stars.
Old review;
At first, I was really into it. Then it all started to feel like too much? It was very cinematic and became harder and harder to believe. No doubt women go through this kind of abuse and oppression in all parts of the world, but especially in that part. But I also looked into the lawsuits against Sasson, claiming she had plagiarized someone else? So the credibility of the book is a little shaky.
My other major complaint is that the book reeked of white savior complex. It got really insufferable towards the end.
But if this story is true, then, well, Sultana is iconic.
Worth the read, imo.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Murder
_mallika_'s review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, and Sexual harassment
yazzoreads's review against another edition
2.75
the stories in this book are traumatising and a tw rly should be noted for its graphic violence and sa. it is a ‘page turner’ and very fast paced and does give an insight into the struggles (or potential struggles if not buying into the authenticity of the novel) of women in sultanas position but i would say is no where near representative of women today in the middle east. i can see the damage this book can do for those reading with no prior knowledge of the region other than sensationalised media and damaging oritentalist thought.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, Islamophobia, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Slavery and Suicide attempt
maria_valentine's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
johannslauren15's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Hate crime, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Infertility, Religious bigotry, and Abandonment
happyydrt's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual content
Minor: Torture
tanya_100's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Adult/minor relationship