Thomas's Reviews > Against the Loveless World

Powerful novel about a Palestinian woman searching for a better life for herself and navigating Israeli occupation. I appreciated Susan Abulhawa’s honest descriptions of our protagonist Nahr’s struggles, such as the sexism and poverty she faces as well as the uprooting of her life due to imperial violence (including that of the United States). At the same time, Abulhawa portrays her agency and her strong commitment both to herself and to her loved ones. A book that inspires reflection about individual choice and resistance amidst broader systems of oppression, as well as anger and motivation to fight injustices including colonialism and patriarchy.