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destdest 's review for:
Almost Sunset
by Wahab Algarmi
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Enjoyed the narrative of a boy struggling through a fasting period/Ramadan time before eventually learning to acknowledge his issues.
One of the story's climactic points has Hassan hurt another teammate out of frustration. Neither of his parents addressed this in the story besides a comment, but Hassan does get disciplined by his sports team and eventually gives an apology.
Overall, not bad
Ending spoiler: There's an ending conversation where his father tells him to stop beating himself up internally about succumbing to eating before sunset. while fasting can be difficult, it doesn't have to be unbearable. sometimes, telling others can help make accommodations (ex: once the coach knew, they were able to adjust the soccer plays) I think this is a great passage for other children who may choose to fast.
One of the story's climactic points has Hassan hurt another teammate out of frustration. Neither of his parents addressed this in the story besides a comment, but Hassan does get disciplined by his sports team and eventually gives an apology.
Overall, not bad
Ending spoiler: