A review by readingmaria
A History of Burning by Janika Oza

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Hands down one of the most stunning, beautiful, and heartbreaking books I’ve read this year. Absolutely no questions asked my favourite of 2023. A book that takes you through multiple generations of one family’s struggle to live in just one place, displaced for one reason or another. Whether family sagas rich with history are your thing or not, this is a must read.