I honestly don’t even know how to write a review on this book. I was so excited for it - it’s a stunning book with an intriguing synopsis and awards to back it up. In some ways, I’d have to say its among the most beautiful books I’ve ever read. The descriptions are vivid, the prose is lyrical, and there is so much passion, knowledge, culture, and history in this book.

Which is also simultaneously why I struggled with this book. It very much so felt like I was reading another language. The content was so unlike everything I have ever read, and I really had to slow down and analyze every page in order to appreciate it for what it was. Unfortunately, being unfamiliar with the cultures described in the book, I felt lost at times.

The most unique part of this book is the way in which it was told. The book is divided into different segments, with each focusing on a different set of characters in a different region. Interestingly enough though, all the characters were prefaced in the stories before, and they all related to one another regardless of the time or distance between the stories. It was a great way of tying it all together.
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Overall, if you’re a dedicated reader with free time and a hunger for beautiful books, please pick up this book. If you’re a reader looking for something light to read at night, maybe try something else.
If you’ve read this, let me know your thoughts!