La donna senza voce

I was born without a voice, one cold, overcast day in Brooklyn, New York. No one ever spoke of my condition. I did not know I was mute until years later, when I’d opened my mouth to ask for what I wanted and realized no one could hear me. Deya Ra’Ad, a Brooklyn teenager, had been raised by people Leggi tutto

This book hit me like a gun blast to the chest, ripping apart my emotions and scattering them everywhere. It made me so angry. It made me cry. It made me curse, hate the characters, and feel deep sorrow for the unfairness, inequality, and ignorance! There was no exaggeration—there are far too many wom Leggi tutto

THIS BOOK. Holy shit. To be completely honest, even as a Palestinian Muslim who has spent her entire life unapologetically refusing to abide by patriarchal norms, the concept of this book scared me. So honest and raw, but so public. Muslims & all POC know too well that you don’t air your dirty laund Leggi tutto

I'd like to thank everyone who's taken the time to read. Regardless of whether you loved the book or hated it, thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts here.

1.5 stars wow this just completely missed the mark huh ◘ I'm so starved for any kind of Arab representation in fiction, let alone ownvoices Muslim Arab representation, so I jumped at the chance to read this when the audiobook popped up on Scribd. And oh boy was I disappointed. ◘ This book's biggest Leggi tutto

The plot isn't creative and the writing dexterity is limited, but it gives voice to a largely voiceless population. Arab women so rarely show up in literature that hearing a story--any story--from their perspective feels fresh and exciting, even when the general premise is tired. I can appreciate, to Leggi tutto

I think this book is about how women are oppressed? Maybe? It’s mentioned only 20 times on every page, so it’s a little unclear. I hope the sarcasm there is as transparent as this book’s message. Bad, heavy-handed writing reads like what a beginner creative writing student produces. HERE IS MY THEME Leggi tutto

As a Palestinian woman born and raised in Brooklyn, New York I’m tremendously offended by the context of this book. I lived in Bay Ridge, and all I remember from my childhood was being in a loving, warm and supportive environment. My parents, my father especially insisted that I go to school and do Leggi tutto

Sometimes you read a book and you have no idea where to start because your emotions are all over the place? Am I right? But I also want to write my review now because my emotions are fresh, and this book was an emotional ride from start to finish. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Told in two past timelines with diff Leggi tutto