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A review by ambershelf
A Long Walk from Gaza by Asma al-Atawna
4.0
3.75/5
I appreciate this story that explores coming of age as a refugee girl in Gaza. The author touches upon toxic masculinity in a conservative family and those perpetrated by fundamentalist groups. I also liked reading about the subtle racial dynamics in Gaza, where racism and colorism becomes barriers for solidarity of Palestinians.
The delivery is straightforward and can be a bit dry at times. I’m not sure if it’s a translation problem, but the writing style reads more telling than showing at times. I’m also not sure if the reverse chronology does favors for a book this short, and wonder if reorganizing the story in chronological order would give a more satisfying reading experience.
There’s mentioning of a lot of political factions in the book that the author didn’t go into much detail. I’d recommended this book to readers who has a pretty good idea of Palestine history, and not as an introductory read.
I appreciate this story that explores coming of age as a refugee girl in Gaza. The author touches upon toxic masculinity in a conservative family and those perpetrated by fundamentalist groups. I also liked reading about the subtle racial dynamics in Gaza, where racism and colorism becomes barriers for solidarity of Palestinians.
The delivery is straightforward and can be a bit dry at times. I’m not sure if it’s a translation problem, but the writing style reads more telling than showing at times. I’m also not sure if the reverse chronology does favors for a book this short, and wonder if reorganizing the story in chronological order would give a more satisfying reading experience.
There’s mentioning of a lot of political factions in the book that the author didn’t go into much detail. I’d recommended this book to readers who has a pretty good idea of Palestine history, and not as an introductory read.