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rickjones 's review for:
The Thirty Names of Night
by Zeyn Joukhadar
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
This is such a beautiful book. Multiple times I re-read passages to ensure I fully absorbed their words and weight. The pages shine with poetry and reflections on grief, and end more rewardingly than I had dared to hope. I highly suggest reading.
Graphic: Animal death, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Xenophobia, Blood, Islamophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Dysphoria, War
Moderate: Cancer, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Dementia