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A review by tonyfrobisher
The Crossing by Manjeet Mann
5.0
Astonishing and Heartbreaking
The Crossing is a book of humanity. Both the interconnectedness of people, irrespective of race and nation, and of the plight of those born into circumstances far beyond those we can imagine. It is also a book of inhumanity. A world that sees conflict, persecution, refugees forced to flee, facing brutality and hostility and danger towards their hope for a safe and better life.
Written in short prose, it is a powerful narrative that bounces between two main voices, Natalie and Sammy.
A story that is powerful, moving, heartbreaking and thought provoking. While aimed at the YA reader, it is a book we should all read and reflect upon. The plight of the refugee, a journey that we are fortunate not to experience, all through accident of birth.
Beautifully written and highly recommended.
The Crossing is a book of humanity. Both the interconnectedness of people, irrespective of race and nation, and of the plight of those born into circumstances far beyond those we can imagine. It is also a book of inhumanity. A world that sees conflict, persecution, refugees forced to flee, facing brutality and hostility and danger towards their hope for a safe and better life.
Written in short prose, it is a powerful narrative that bounces between two main voices, Natalie and Sammy.
A story that is powerful, moving, heartbreaking and thought provoking. While aimed at the YA reader, it is a book we should all read and reflect upon. The plight of the refugee, a journey that we are fortunate not to experience, all through accident of birth.
Beautifully written and highly recommended.