A review by yapha
Amil and the After by Veera Hiranandani

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This story continues The Night Diary, though this one is told from Amil's point of view instead of his twin sister Nisha's. It is really important to have read that one first for a better understanding of their situation. After a harrowing trip out of what became Pakistan after The Partition, Amil and his family are living in Bombay. School is hard for Amil and he feels like his father is always disappointed in him. He finds solace in his drawings, using them to remember events like his sister used her diary. Amil feels very lucky that his family was able to escape and are now living comfortably. He asks some good questions about why certain people are luckier than others and what he should do with this luck. An excellent exploration of life in post-Partition India. Recommended for fans of the first book, grades 4 & up.

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