I loved the journey the book took me on, All emotions covered it gave an interesting insight into migrant life and also the power of family and forgiveness.

I feel rather wrung out after finishing The Family Tree and I'm not sure quite how I feel about it yet. It is an amazingly good debut which touches on many, many issues but it is not flawless and certain aspects of the story bother me. It is actually quite gruelling at times so be warned.

It was great following this British Muslim family through their joys and sorrows. Their culture traditions were richly but subtly described. The systemic biases against Muslims was well portrayed.

This was heartfelt and gut-wrenching! Definitely left me in tears at some points. It reminded me a lot of A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza.

I liked the changing POVs and how the various struggles the characters endured tested their faith in each other. I also liked that they found solace with Allah (SWT) during times of hardship.

By the grace of Allah (SWT), I haven't faced loss in the way these characters did but reading their experiences made me immensely thankful for all of my loved ones. In our worldly pursuits, sometimes we lose track of what really matters: faith, family, and the friends that become family.

4/5 stars; I just think some parts needed more attention than others. Some parts seemed anti-climactic, as well, despite the long-awaited build-up. Other than that, this was good!

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A little laboured in places in demonstrating the author’s voice is the legitimate authority. Otherwise a good telling of the impact on a family of a disastrous evening when Saahil and his best friend are attacked and beaten. The shock waves continue through the following decade and cause many hardships and difficulties. The family love eventually helps but it is not easy for anyone involved.

4.5 but this one deserved to be rounded up, especially given the sheer lack of authentic and nuanced portrayals of both muslims and south asians in fiction. all the characters completely won my heart, and i especially loved how flawed and messy and self-contradictory they were. i know i'll be thinking about this really moving and heartbreaking story for a really long time, and i'm so glad i took my time with it.