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The start of the book was more compelling than the end of the book. The central themes were really resonant in the first 20-30 pages or so. I liked Ali’s writing, but I couldn’t help but think back to Baldwin and his description of love and longing. Perhaps they are trying to achieve different things (they probably are), but I was far more compelled by Baldwin.

‘For even the most wretched and simple-minded man could be a surprise, even a fool could have a soul whose torments were a constant source of amazement. Why are we so slow to see this, and why do we assume that it is the easiest thing in the world to know and judge another?’