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A review by jeanniea
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A bit slow in the beginning, but it picks up towards the end. Love the strength that the mc shares and the growth she goes thru. Love the messages of the story. The ending felt fulfilling in an open way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, and Colonisation
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Homophobia, Infertility, Rape, Torture, Abortion, Death of parent, and Alcohol