A review by mayacymone
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? N/A

5.0

A beautiful, revolutionary love story against the backdrop of Palestinian occupation and refuge. Nahr’s character is complex and layered just like the politics of the situation. I feel so tethered to her character - crying with her, defending her, and cheering her on. I appreciated the writing so much, the different timelines, the descriptions of minute details, the gorgeous dialogue. Abulhawa does such a beautiful job of illustrating joy despite - the pockets of peace even under so much violence. Liberation to all people all around the world! 🙌🏽
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