A review by katiebowers
Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective sad medium-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

4.5

This book was really endearing. Focusing on Huda’s story of having to develop a new identity when her family moves from a minority Muslim community in New Jersey (where Huda and her sisters are the only hijabis) to Dearborn, MI (where they join a sea of hijabi classmates and neighbors). Who is Huda now that the thing that made her unique is totally commonplace? How can she make (real) friends? How can she learn to stand up for her beliefs when she’s still figuring them out herself?

Huda’s story is funny and painful in the way most coming of age stories are, while still telling a story that American publishing hasn’t told much before. In a way, my only real critique is that I wish it was longer - which feels more like a compliment.
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