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A review by samisal
Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
This is not really a complete review but I want to warn other people interested in this book that’s there’s a very upsetting and disturbing storyline involving a disabled child and eventually violence against that child that felt wholly unnecessary in this book. I enjoyed parts of the narrative but not enough to make up for the ending and don’t recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Suicide