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Voices of the Lost
by Hoda Barakat
The premise of the book is quite cool, but the execution was somehow lacking. Without too many spoilers: there are people writing letters to people they love/miss, but those letters never get received, rather found by another person who is then inspired to write a letter themselves. The theme is the experience of refugees from Lebanon living abroad and their struggles in life. In theory, very interesting! Just that some chapters are boring, and it gets confusing.
I am never a person who likes books about many different people at once, and I dislike it even more when connections feel forced and there is no greater overall theme. I guess this book had an overall theme, which was misery and violent experiences. Just not a pleasant read.
It is 3 stars for now, but I might change it to a 2 if I find other books that executed a similar idea much better.
I am never a person who likes books about many different people at once, and I dislike it even more when connections feel forced and there is no greater overall theme. I guess this book had an overall theme, which was misery and violent experiences. Just not a pleasant read.
It is 3 stars for now, but I might change it to a 2 if I find other books that executed a similar idea much better.