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A review by lostinausten
Golden Girl by Reem Faruqi
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.0
Spoilers ahead
A story about a girl dealing with family issues and kleptomania.
This book really surprised me. First off, it's written in prose so it was a fast read, which I always love. I also thought this would be a girly type book from just the cover, but it actually deals with some serious issues. The main character, a young girl named Aafiyah, is trying to deal with her kleptomania. She is also dealing with family issues, such as, her dad being arrested for embezzlement and her grandpa dealing with cancer. It is more of a surface level book, but all the issues make it worth reading. Plus, this being written in prose adds some weight and meaning to the text.
Overall, this is a unique book for kid's that is accessible and interesting.
A story about a girl dealing with family issues and kleptomania.
This book really surprised me. First off, it's written in prose so it was a fast read, which I always love. I also thought this would be a girly type book from just the cover, but it actually deals with some serious issues. The main character, a young girl named Aafiyah, is trying to deal with her kleptomania. She is also dealing with family issues, such as, her dad being arrested for embezzlement and her grandpa dealing with cancer. It is more of a surface level book, but all the issues make it worth reading. Plus, this being written in prose adds some weight and meaning to the text.
Overall, this is a unique book for kid's that is accessible and interesting.