These Impossible Things

Book Review

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Author : Salma El-Wardany

These Impossible Things is a coming-of-age story written by Salma El-Wardany. The story is about Malak, Kees, and Jenna who battled as children to balance their desires with what was expected of them as Muslim women. However, as kids become older, it gets more difficult to handle the tension between religion and disobedience. One night will drastically alter their entire lives as their college careers come to an end and push the three of them in various directions. El-Wardany has a way of writing that instantly takes you to the scene where the characters are. The conclusion was heartbreakingly lovely. For a first, the narrative style is distinctive and impressive. It's typical for authors to enhance a character's story by revealing what has transpired over time, but I was impressed by Salma El-Wardany's ability to convey what was happening over space in just one sentence.