When Stars Are Scattered

by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson
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  • ID: 7522
  • Added: 2025-12-14
  • Updated: 2025-12-14
  • Reviews: 3
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Equal Opportunity Reader · 2023-06-27
insightful 4.20

The book provides an honest portrayal of refugee life, highlighting both the harshness and beauty of living in a camp. It's a story that balances despair and hope.

This reviewer appreciates the book's honest depiction of life in a refugee camp, acknowledging both the harsh realities and the moments of beauty. They find the story to be a powerful exploration of resilience and hope, even in the face of adversity. The reviewer suggests that the book's ability to convey the complexities of refugee life makes it a valuable and moving read. They also note the importance of the epilogue, which provides additional context and insight into Omar's journey.

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    It's an honest portrayal of a refugee childhood and as you'd expect, life in a camp can be quite harsh.

    It can also be quite beautiful, and the story captures both aspects beautifully.

    This book is just beautiful. Both the story and the physical book.

She's Probably at the Library · 2022-08-30
heartwrenching 4.50

The graphic novel format makes this thick book easy to read, and Omar's tragic story is both heart-wrenching and compelling. The pages fly by quickly, drawing the reader into his life.

This reviewer found the graphic novel format to be a perfect fit for Omar's story, making it accessible and engaging despite its length. They highlight the tragic yet beautiful aspects of Omar's life, noting how the book's format helps to convey the emotional depth of his experiences. The reviewer emphasizes the ease with which the pages turn, reflecting the compelling nature of the narrative. They also mention the importance of the afterword, which adds context and depth to Omar's journey.

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    It's a thick book, but as it's a graphic novel, it's easy to read and the pages fly by quickly.

    Omar's story is tragic, though it does have a hopeful tone.

    I wholeheartedly recommend this heartbreaking and poignant story of unrelenting hope.

BookTrust · 2021-10-13
moving 4.80

The true story of Omar Mohamed's childhood in Dadaab is searing and poignant, showing how hope is built, lost, and built again. It's an unforgettable look at the day-to-day life of a refugee.

This reviewer is deeply moved by the searing and poignant nature of Omar's story, highlighting the cyclical nature of hope and despair in his life. They find the book to be an intimate and important exploration of refugee experiences, emphasizing the emotional impact of Omar's journey. The reviewer also notes the high quality of the physical book, appreciating the attention to detail in its presentation. They believe the book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of refugee life.

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    This is the true story of Omar Mohamed's childhood in Dadaab.

    Searing and poignant, we see how hope is built, and lost, and built again.

    This book is just beautiful. Both the story and the physical book.

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