Habibi has 672 pages and yet I've read it in one sitting. Is there really anything more to add? 
 It was poignant, heartbreaking, horrifying and breathtakingly beautiful at the same time. 
 The story isn't linear but it's relatively easy to follow the jumps in narrative and time. Thompson adds a lot of side stories from The Quran, which were interesting and added to the story and to the message it carries. Here religion plays a vital role, but it is shown as the way of healing and hope, rather than in its negative aspects. There is an incredible amount of knowledge and research behind this book and it shows on every step. 
 Habibi is much more than a story of two slaves - it is full of legends, mysticism, mathematics, ancient philosophers, and deals with environmental issues, struggles of the poor, racism, objectification of women, discrimination and more. 
 There are many strong scenes and the journey of our two protagonists, the escaped slaves Dodola and Zam is filled with struggle, violence and danger on every step of the way. But despite that and despite all the horrors that they need to face, this is in its core an exploration of love. It is a story of strength and unwavering love, of perseverance and hope in face of adversity. 
 The art is stunning and the wealth of details is staggering - every line, every letter and ornament is unique. You can spend hours looking at the incredible art and there will still be a detail that you have missed. 
 This is a story to be remembered and reread. 
 Please do yourselves a favor and read this book.