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internationalreads 's review for:
Butterfly Wings
by Mohamed Salmawy
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-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
I wanted to like this more than I did. I’m not sure if it was the translation or the original writing but the prose was stilted and the messaging was too on the nose. I’m glad I read it though. A quick read that immerses you in Egypt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Police brutality, Abandonment, Classism