A review by obstinateheadstrongcurl
Out of Time: The Collected Short Stories of Samira Azzam by Samîra Azzâm

emotional sad tense fast-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

4.5

An excellent collection of short stories, showcasing small vignettes of Palestinian life both under occupation in Palestine and in exile. I enjoyed the pacing of this collection, how the themes become more explicit as it goes on. The book also features a lovely introduction by the brilliant Adania Shibli.