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bonriki's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Chronic illness, Hate crime, and Racism
Moderate: Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Islamophobia
violet_primroses's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
lectora21's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Islamophobia, Racism, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Bullying, and Chronic illness
nicolemhewitt's review
5.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Unsettled tells the powerful story of a family who immigrates from Pakistan to find new opportunities in America. Nurah isn’t happy about the move—she was content in her homeland and feels completely uprooted in this foreign environment. The book tells of Nurah’s struggles to find friends, to understand America’s culture, and to discover her place and embrace her identity. She misses her family, deals with bullies (and worse), and struggles to fit in until she finds an outlet (and a friend) in swimming. Nurah’s journey is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, and the book teaches some important lessons about embracing those who are different and accepting ourselves.
Unsettled tells the powerful story of a family who immigrates from Pakistan to find new opportunities in America. Nurah isn’t happy about the move—she was content in her homeland and feels completely uprooted in this foreign environment. The book tells of Nurah’s struggles to find friends, to understand America’s culture, and to discover her place and embrace her identity. She misses her family, deals with bullies (and worse), and struggles to fit in until she finds an outlet (and a friend) in swimming. Nurah’s journey is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, and the book teaches some important lessons about embracing those who are different and accepting ourselves.
thebookishunicorn's review
5.0
"Even though the screen is small,
the house becomes a
home
full of laughter
and loud voices.
But when we say bye,
our house becomes
too quiet
too f a r
a house that is
7,995 miles away
to be exact."
the house becomes a
home
full of laughter
and loud voices.
But when we say bye,
our house becomes
too quiet
too f a r
a house that is
7,995 miles away
to be exact."
beyondevak's review
5.0
Quick Summary: A great supplementary read for multicultural studies class
My Review: Unsettled by Reem Faruqi was a wonderful book. Underlying themes included, but were not limited to, cultural norms, aging and dementia, family relationships, biases and racial insensitivity. An aspect of notable importance related to finding and celebrating personal identity and worth.
My Final Say: This book served as an excellent bridge to discuss Pakistan, Pakistani emigration and immigration,
Pakistani-Americans, cultural identity and diversity, and more.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: YA
Favorites Shelf: Yes
#wishlistread
My Review: Unsettled by Reem Faruqi was a wonderful book. Underlying themes included, but were not limited to, cultural norms, aging and dementia, family relationships, biases and racial insensitivity. An aspect of notable importance related to finding and celebrating personal identity and worth.
My Final Say: This book served as an excellent bridge to discuss Pakistan, Pakistani emigration and immigration,
Pakistani-Americans, cultural identity and diversity, and more.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: YA
Favorites Shelf: Yes
#wishlistread
livreads4fun's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
meaganmart's review
5.0
"Unsettled" is a beautifully written, timely novel-in-verse that will become a fast favorite of middle-grade readers. We meet our narrator Nurah as her family begins to prepare for a move from Pakistan to Georgia in the United States. Watching Nurah's transition and reading her innermost thoughts and desires as she deals with the culture shock of a big move, bullying, finding friends, finding a place for herself in her new town, facing racism and bullying, and ultimately discovering the young woman she's turning into is so rewarding.
Nurah is such a likable narrator and her shyness coupled with her determination to speak up and make a difference for those around her will speak volumes to middle school readers who find themselves in similar situations. The verse style of "Unsettled" will make it popular for even the most reluctant readers, and the content lends itself to a classroom novel study or to reading group discussions.
Fans of "Red, White, and Whole," "Save Me a Seat," "Samira Surfs," and "The Shape of Thunder" will have a new favorite novel after picking up "Unsettled." Nurah and her story will not be one that they will soon forget.
Nurah is such a likable narrator and her shyness coupled with her determination to speak up and make a difference for those around her will speak volumes to middle school readers who find themselves in similar situations. The verse style of "Unsettled" will make it popular for even the most reluctant readers, and the content lends itself to a classroom novel study or to reading group discussions.
Fans of "Red, White, and Whole," "Save Me a Seat," "Samira Surfs," and "The Shape of Thunder" will have a new favorite novel after picking up "Unsettled." Nurah and her story will not be one that they will soon forget.
caitfoges's review
4.0
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This book reminds me so much of Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga, which my students and I loved. I think novels in verse are excellent for English language learners and I'm sure my students will relate deeply to the passages in this one. I also absolutely love the cover art!
This book reminds me so much of Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga, which my students and I loved. I think novels in verse are excellent for English language learners and I'm sure my students will relate deeply to the passages in this one. I also absolutely love the cover art!