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internationalreads 's review for:
The Ardent Swarm
by Yamen Manai
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A very heavy-handed metaphor. I loved Sidi and I would read about his daily life forever. The second half of the book seemed like a totally different book, with the plot picking up and random characters coming out of nowhere.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail