A review by rebeccachang
The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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? No

5.0

Loved this book as a diasporic Malaysian Chinese person brought up in the US. My parents and family friends have spoken in passing about the race riots, but I didn't know the extent of how violent it was until reading this book. Even though it is historical fiction, it has given me more tools to ask my family about what happened during the 60s.
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