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Daughters of Smoke and Fire

A blisteringly powerful tale of standing up to oppression and terror ... [a] ...

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Discuss Daughters Of Smoke & Fire by Ava Homa

The mainstream media often distorts the image of underrepresented groups? How is that destructive to both the group and to humanity as a whole? What do you think needs to change?

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Oct. 01, 2021
by djcminor

Overall, what do you think of Smoke & Fire (no spoilers in this thread, please)

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Sep. 09, 2021
by kathyo

What did you think about the section of the novel told from Leila's father's perspective? Did this account help you better understand his attitudes and behavior?

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Sep. 08, 2021
by labbelee

Leila thinks the world needs to stop looking down upon or romanticizing and fetishizing Kurds and instead should accept them as a nation with strengths and weaknesses. How can you as a reader make that shift within yourself?

6

Sep. 08, 2021
by Navy Mom

How does Daughters of Smoke and Fire compare with other novels that discuss the struggles and triumphs of Middle Eastern people?

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Sep. 08, 2021
by Navy Mom

What did you learn about Kurdish culture through this book that you found interesting?

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Sep. 08, 2021
by Navy Mom

Has this book changed anything about how you see immigrants? Will reading this book make you more aware of xenophobia and rethink how you confront it in your community?

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Sep. 08, 2021
by Navy Mom

How do Leila and Shiler respond to their plight as Kurds differently? Could you relate more to one of these characters than the other?

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Sep. 08, 2021
by Navy Mom

Which character in Daughters of Smoke and Fire would you like to speak to and what would you say to them?

9

Sep. 08, 2021
by reene

Did you see parts of yourself reflected back to you in Daughters of Smoke and Fire? Did you relate to one character more than others?

5

Sep. 08, 2021
by reene

Are there specific people to whom you'd recommend this book? Who would enjoy reading it, and who should read it?

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Sep. 07, 2021
by julib

Daughters of Smoke and Fire takes you to Kurdistan, Iran, Iraq, and Canada. How was your experience following characters across the globe?

9

Sep. 07, 2021
by julib

How did Leila change throughout the novel as a result of her experiences?

5

Aug. 29, 2021
by lynneb

Kurdish Perspective

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Aug. 29, 2021
by lynneb

Daughters of Smoke and Fire is a difficult novel to write and to read. Why is it important for us to read untold stories? What did you gain from reading this novel in particular?

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Aug. 29, 2021
by lynneb

Did you agree with Karo's decision not to tell Leila the whole truth about the incident with Chia until much later? What about Leila's frequent dishonesty with her parents? Are times in which lying is necessary?

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Aug. 29, 2021
by lynneb

Coming of age in an authoritarian society

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Aug. 28, 2021
by reene

How do the social and religious restrictions against women affect Leila in the early stages of the novel? Did you understand her anger about these restrictions?

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Aug. 28, 2021
by ColoradoGirl

If Daughters of Smoke and Fire were made into a movie, which actor should play the role of Leila? Chia? Shiler? Karo?

5

Aug. 27, 2021
by arlenei

Gender

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Aug. 27, 2021
by Marilyn

Discuss: "It's not only our homeland that's colonized. Our self-worth is hijacked too. Tyranny can stimulate unwitting self-sabotage. Our self-worth is hijacked. Pain needs to be...outsourced"

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Aug. 19, 2021
by ireneh

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