A lyrical novel of self-discovery as Charlotte navigates life in early 20th-century Iraq under Ottoman rule.
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A lyrical novel of self-discovery as Charlotte navigates life in early 20th-century Iraq under Ottoman rule.
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As someone who grew up very religious there were certainly parts that hit close to home and truly resonated with me, although I don’t really feel as if the author was able to fully understand and thus accurately describe the inside of a young girl’s mind. At times I was left confused but in a slut for pretty prose so a lot can be forgiven if you present me with enough metaphors. This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers. ... Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this eARC in aud
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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On-page rape of a young boy; sexual content tied to assault, not romance
Violence & gore
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Recurring violence against women; harsh conditions without graphic gore
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central gay woman perspective; queer self-discovery themes
Religious content
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Missionary father; faith, belief, and religion central to plot and characters
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Ottoman-era Iraq social order, culture, and colonial missionary context
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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On-page child rape; recurring violence against women; harrowing suffering
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