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- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
What bothered me the most was that we see little evidence of Clytemnestra's supposed political acumen or leadership abilities during Agamemnon's decade-long absence at Troy. Instead of showcasing her capabilities as a ruler, the story focuses on her insecurities and violent responses to anyone who opposes her.
I also would've loved to see more of her with Electra. 9 years have passed, and we see nothing of their complex mother-daughter relationship during this entire period?? I really wanted to root for Clytemnestra, but there was just something missing from her character beyond her desire for vengeance that made it really hard for me to do so.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Racism, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Gaslighting
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Alcohol
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡.
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I felt every single emotion with this book 😭 All My Rage is a perfect testament to how a story can be simultaneously beautiful and heartbreaking. We follow the lives of Salahudin, Noor, and Misbah as they grapple with the weight of their choices and the rippling consequences.
This is one of my favorite books of 2024 and a phenomenal introduction to Sabaa's writing. Through Misbah's story, beginning with her arranged marriage in Pakistan, to her son Sal's struggle to keep their motel afloat in America, to Noor's attempts to escape her controlling uncle's grip, Sabaa weaves a devastating narrative about the price we pay for the things we value most.
The audiobook deserves special mention. All three narrators were fantastic, delivering emotional performances. I will definitely be looking for other books they've narrated.
All My Rage is a soul-crushing story about friendship and love, but most of all about the painful beauty of forgiveness. It both broke my heart and stitched it back together. Misbah, Salahudin, and Noor will stay with me for a very long time.
"𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘦."
Though I believe this is such an important read and I highly recommend it, please check TWs, as it deals with heavy themes.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Islamophobia, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail