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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
Wonderful book. I loved the verse style. I found the protagonist to be relatable and likable. There was a lot in here and yet it worked. The way it was written highlighted well this idea of living in two different worlds. Beautifully written with important ideas. I cried.
I sobbed. Like "buried my face in my book while my chest and shoulders shook" sobbed.
That was unexpected. And that aside -
This is the story of a young Indian American girl who often feels torn between two worlds - that of her Indian culture and her American one.
the rest of the city is full of people who stare
who know I'm different,
not just because of how I dress,
but because of how I talk, and walk, and breathe.
No matter where I go,
America or India,
I don't quite fit.
I forgot to mention that this is written in verse. It is, however, some of the smoothest, most accessible verse I've gotten my hands on.
Reha is just the sweetest character. This is a hard, emotional story without being dramatic. There are no teen angst tantrums. No bad-mouthing other girls at school or rebelling against parents. There is instead talk about good food, good music (this is set in the 80s - I was in HEAVEN!), and good wholesome things like first crushes, first handholds, good friends, and loving family. But again, this book is hard. It deals with her mother's illness and how Reha navigates this heartbreaking illness.
This book is ridiculously beautiful and perfect.
5 Stars
That was unexpected. And that aside -
This is the story of a young Indian American girl who often feels torn between two worlds - that of her Indian culture and her American one.
the rest of the city is full of people who stare
who know I'm different,
not just because of how I dress,
but because of how I talk, and walk, and breathe.
No matter where I go,
America or India,
I don't quite fit.
I forgot to mention that this is written in verse. It is, however, some of the smoothest, most accessible verse I've gotten my hands on.
Reha is just the sweetest character. This is a hard, emotional story without being dramatic. There are no teen angst tantrums. No bad-mouthing other girls at school or rebelling against parents. There is instead talk about good food, good music (this is set in the 80s - I was in HEAVEN!), and good wholesome things like first crushes, first handholds, good friends, and loving family. But again, this book is hard. It deals with her mother's illness and how Reha navigates this heartbreaking illness.
This book is ridiculously beautiful and perfect.
5 Stars
Recently I have several books written in verse and I have really enjoyed them. This is one of my favorites and was an emotional read for me. Reha is a young Indian American girl who feels torn between who she is at school and who she is with her family. At times she finds it difficult to balance the two and feels that she is two different people. When her mother becomes ill, Reha faces even more hardships. This is very bittersweet read that made me cry at the end. I highly recommend it and think that middle school children and older will enjoy it and will connect to how Reha feels. I do not write down quotes from book or am normally inclined to but for this book there were several lines that I thought about.
I may have liked this more if I'd read it myself vs listening to the audiobook? I'm not sure, but it just didn't resonate with me like others have said it did with them.
Going on my list of favorites. Beautifully written and heartbreaking, this is a book I could very much relate to, since I lost my father to cancer when I was 19. I’m so glad this book exists in the world.
This is such a beautiful and heartbreaking book, and I read it from beginning to end in pretty much one sitting. Reha is a strong girl and following her through her struggles with identity, adjustment, and grief was breathtaking. I highly recommend to middle grade readers and teachers!
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No