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A review by theoceanrose
Run, Rebel by Manjeet Mann
4.0
CW: domestic abuse, violence, threats, shame/gaslighting
In this novel in verse, Amber Rai tells her story. Living with her Punjabi parents in the UK, both illiterate in their own language and unable to speak or understand English, her life has been filled with experiences forcing her to grow up before she's ready. Amber is trapped, unsafe, and unable to explain it to anyone else. When she begins to learn about the stages of revolution in her history class, she starts to wonder if she could ever be a rebel herself.
This is a powerful story, and when Amber sees hope, you begin to feel it for her too. There is a lot of weight in this story, but the resolution is satisfying. Amber is imperfect, but she's learning, and she's growing (and her Mum is pretty cool too).
Take a chance on this hidden gem!
In this novel in verse, Amber Rai tells her story. Living with her Punjabi parents in the UK, both illiterate in their own language and unable to speak or understand English, her life has been filled with experiences forcing her to grow up before she's ready. Amber is trapped, unsafe, and unable to explain it to anyone else. When she begins to learn about the stages of revolution in her history class, she starts to wonder if she could ever be a rebel herself.
This is a powerful story, and when Amber sees hope, you begin to feel it for her too. There is a lot of weight in this story, but the resolution is satisfying. Amber is imperfect, but she's learning, and she's growing (and her Mum is pretty cool too).
Take a chance on this hidden gem!