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Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab by Priya Huq

mrsclarkcatlady's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

alyssatuininga's review against another edition

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emotional 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

3.75

maryamthehobbit's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.0

I liked this story and the perspective it offered to the personal choice of wearing hijab and different reasons why someone may choose to. I also like the little bit at the end, I wasn’t expecting that in this story but it was very cute. 

girlreading's review against another edition

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4.0

An emotional, honest and visually endearing story of a young Bangladeshi America and her journey to self discovery and finding her identity in the aftermath of a traumatic islamophobic attack.

TW: islamophobia, sexism, racism

theladydoor's review against another edition

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4.0

This incredibly powerful graphic novel tells the story of Nisrin, a middle schooler in 2002 Oregon. After a violent, hateful encounter, Nisrin has to spend the summer healing both physically and mentally, and decides to start wearing a hijab in her everyday life. She soon faces pushback from everyone in her life, even her beloved mother and grandfather. The emotional and empathetic artwork really conveys Nisrin's struggles, and helped me connect deeply with her story.

mergs_scribbles's review against another edition

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4.5

This graphic novel has powerful storytelling. The use of color amplified the emotions of the characters so well and expressed what the main character, her friends and family were feeling or going through in a way that words might not have been able to. 

Definitely a must read.

jess_mcpeake's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful informative reflective 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

4.25

bon_bon_85's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative sad tense slow-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

5.0

kjurewicz's review against another edition

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5.0

Great graphics and an accessible story.

aliterarynightmare's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25