First Impressions of Half a Cup of Sand and Sky

tamara
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Oct 03 2023 – 03:06 AM

Lovely Cover; just not for me

I think the cover for this book is absolutely lovely. It really draws the eye. Unfortunately,...

katnortonwriter
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Oct 03 2023 – 12:28 AM

Literary Fiction

The opening chapter are a very particular style of literary fiction that will likely be...

toxickitticorn
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Oct 02 2023 – 10:32 PM

Okay

You are immediately thrown into the politics of this story, without much warning. I think, as the...

purplebanana0808
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Oct 02 2023 – 10:01 PM

Heartwarming

Already I can feel such longing and heartwarming from Amineh's character. Her melancholy and...

kksolliday
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Oct 02 2023 – 09:42 PM

Well written

Ava and Amineh are interesting characters and there story promised to be intriguing. I would be a...

aingealwroth
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Oct 02 2023 – 07:28 PM

Not for me

Title Why: This is a subject most need to learn about and a format that will appeal to many, so...

wanderingrose
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Oct 02 2023 – 07:06 PM

Lyrical & compelling

For starters, this cover is stunning and sublimely apt. As for the opening chapter, I was a...

bananaism88
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Oct 02 2023 – 06:42 PM

Love it

First, this cover is stunning and beautiful! I love the colors so much. But this style of poetry...

papas.shorts
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Oct 02 2023 – 03:38 PM

Roasted Eggplant

A Historical Fiction junkie, and someone old enough to know the period, I eagerly await the...

aprilbluetx
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Oct 02 2023 – 03:16 PM

Unclear description

Although I love the title of Half a Cup of Sand and Sky, the blurb leaves me a little confused as...

kdowli01
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Oct 02 2023 – 02:57 PM

Excited for this

I love this type of historical fiction, where the events of the time aren't necessarily front and...

mjlog
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Oct 02 2023 – 02:43 PM

Turbulent Times

The author’s descriptions put one into the time and place of the turmoil of the 1970s in Iran. I...

justabookishblog
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Oct 02 2023 – 01:36 PM

Cool book

While political contemporary books like this (especially slower paced ones) are not my usual...

dutchnatty
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Oct 02 2023 – 01:30 PM

Wow!

First and foremost, I absolutely adore the cover of this book. It’s so beautiful and absolutely...

kozo89
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Oct 02 2023 – 12:51 PM

Different

Not the type of book I'd think to pick up. I generally prefer something with more action. The...

lanie27
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Oct 02 2023 – 12:24 PM

Gorgeous Cover!

I love the colors and feel of this cover! This is historical fiction at its best! Amineh's voice...

rebajane
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Oct 02 2023 – 11:41 AM

1977 in Iran

Amineh, the apparent focus of this book, is an intriguing character. At university in Tehran in...

dhammelef
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Oct 02 2023 – 11:37 AM

Slow paced

While I enjoyed getting to know these characters and am intrigued about the romance, the pacing...

stephenee2
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Oct 02 2023 – 11:13 AM

Looks Interesting!

This book isn't my typical genre of books, but it looks and sounds like an interesting read! I...

ladyace74
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Oct 02 2023 – 10:52 AM

On the fence

The book cover looks cool and interesting. However, this isn't normally the type of book I would...

paulcao
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Oct 02 2023 – 10:44 AM

Promising read

Immersed in the tumultuous backdrop of 1977 Tehran, this narrative brilliantly juxtaposes...

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