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manjirbag's review against another edition
5.0
Find my review of "A Girl Like That" at BookBrowse: https://www.bookbrowse.com/mag/reviews/index.cfm/ref/pr237888
jessica_flower's review against another edition
4.0
Amazingly heartbreaking story.
This isn't a lighthearted book, and not much of a happy one either, but it's an important one. A book that you can definitely get lost in and binge read. A book that tells a poignant story about trying to survive when everyone else around you is determined to see you in only the worst light possible.
Bhathena writes with such clarity that you can feel what each character is feeling. <3
TW for car accidents, sexual assault, date rape, bullying, assault, underage smoking, domestic abuse, mental illness
This isn't a lighthearted book, and not much of a happy one either, but it's an important one. A book that you can definitely get lost in and binge read. A book that tells a poignant story about trying to survive when everyone else around you is determined to see you in only the worst light possible.
Bhathena writes with such clarity that you can feel what each character is feeling. <3
TW for car accidents, sexual assault, date rape, bullying, assault, underage smoking, domestic abuse, mental illness
thewolfandherbooks's review against another edition
4.0
My heart feels heavy and I'm just... sad.
Update: 4/30/18
After reading numerous reviews like this one I am rethinking my opinion. This book is supposed to be #ownvoices so I don't know how much is coming from personal experience and how much is fallacy. I really liked this book, but did not pick up on some of the biases.
Update: 4/30/18
After reading numerous reviews like this one I am rethinking my opinion. This book is supposed to be #ownvoices so I don't know how much is coming from personal experience and how much is fallacy. I really liked this book, but did not pick up on some of the biases.
becandbooks's review
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I picked up the audio for this one and was super excited because I had heard it has some amazing representation. However, I had so many issues with the audio book that I just could not enjoy it.
The multiple POVs in this book became quickly confusing on the audio and I was often unsure of which character I was following. Similarly, Bhathena had a fairly descriptive (and occasionally long-winded) writing style which made the audio even more difficult to follow.
I think this is a book that I will have to pick up in a physical format. Until then I am leaving this book unrated.
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sexism & misogyny, slut-shaming, victim blaming, rape, sexual assault, child abuse & neglect, domestic abuse, nonconsensual drugging, death of a parent, car accident, death of a petI picked up the audio for this one and was super excited because I had heard it has some amazing representation. However, I had so many issues with the audio book that I just could not enjoy it.
The multiple POVs in this book became quickly confusing on the audio and I was often unsure of which character I was following. Similarly, Bhathena had a fairly descriptive (and occasionally long-winded) writing style which made the audio even more difficult to follow.
I think this is a book that I will have to pick up in a physical format. Until then I am leaving this book unrated.
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emtheauthor's review against another edition
4.0
Awful and tragic and brave. Not a pleasant story but an important one 4.6/5
rlhugues's review against another edition
5.0
If you love badass women who stick it to the man, this book is for you. If you are looking for a book written by a diverse author who knows what they are talking about from experience (Bhathena was born in Mumbai and raised in Jeddah), this is the book for you. Same if you are looking for a book with diverse characters. If you are feeling misunderstood and want to read a book about someone who can relate, this book is for you.
Zarin’s story is so heartbreakingly beautiful and powerful. I highly recommend it to basically everyone. Even if you don’t typically like contemporaries, this isn’t the cheesy romance that most of them are. I can’t wait for Bhathena to get the praise she deserves for this book and hopefully write more amazing stories!
See my full review at:
http://bookishlybecca.com/2018/01/13/book-review-girl-like-tanaz-bhathena/
Zarin’s story is so heartbreakingly beautiful and powerful. I highly recommend it to basically everyone. Even if you don’t typically like contemporaries, this isn’t the cheesy romance that most of them are. I can’t wait for Bhathena to get the praise she deserves for this book and hopefully write more amazing stories!
See my full review at:
http://bookishlybecca.com/2018/01/13/book-review-girl-like-tanaz-bhathena/
forslarelle's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this book is important for Western readers, particularly Americans. I don't normally read YA novels but I saw this on display at the middle school where I teach. It provides a well-crafted look into the private world of girls, expectations for girls, and double standards. It offers a different perspective of life in the Middle East from that which many Americans tend to hold. The diversity of individuals of different religions / ethnic groups sneaks in in the background with Muslims portrayed as real people, with foibles and virtues. I'd recommend it highly.
chandaurtara's review against another edition
2.0
so, you know. i thought i'd like this book. i really did.
it was not to be. in fact, i almost didn't finish it.
please look at noor's review (i don't know how to link reviews, but just... scroll down? or something)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2267487453?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
^ yes, go read that. and don't read this.
it was not to be. in fact, i almost didn't finish it.
please look at noor's review (i don't know how to link reviews, but just... scroll down? or something)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2267487453?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
^ yes, go read that. and don't read this.
kristaallysa's review
4.0
Zarin Wadia moves from India to Saudia Arabia with her Aunt and Uncle. She hopes the move will be a chance to start over, but unfortunately it's not always that easy. This is not a happy book. It starts off with the main character's death and that colors the rest of the book. The relationships are complex, messy, and almost never positive. It also delves into lots of heavy topics, including death, abuse, rape, bullying, religion, cultural norms, etc. While this was a hard book to read at times, it was also a beautiful read full of the good, the bad and the ugly of who Zarin was as a person, the moments that shaped her and how those things compared to others' views of her in a house and culture that were constantly telling her to be someone else.