I usually try to push through short story collections because I like to give them all a chance, but the writing quality of the three stories after the first one was just… not very good and feel like it is likely a representation of what to expect throughout. “Soul Searching” specifically induced multiple eye rolls and finalized my decision to dnf. I like the idea of this anthology, a Palestinian lens on speculative fiction led to compelling themes surrounding memory and home and family, so there are probably other stories I would enjoy. Unfortunately I had too hard of a time with the writing and editing to get through it, maybe I’ll return and give it another shot?