All My Rage
A**P
Loved it!
This was an amazing book. I loved it and would highly recommend it!
N**Y
Heavy but absolutely phenomenal read
THIS BOOK!Again, I went in blind and my heart was shattered. It is a heavy read, that is powerful and problematic, so approach with caution. How did this story have me feeling empathy for one of the worst characters in the story?????!!!!!Sal and Noor are two Pakistani-American teens who are trying to rekindle their friendship after a falling out. Sal's mom is gravely sick and he's doing everything he can to help the family motel survive, while Noor desperately wants to go to college but her uncle who takes care of her wants to stop her.The chapters are narrated by Sal & Noor, with flashback chapters narrated by Sal’s mother, Misbah. This is the first book I have read that focuses on the immigrant experience for Pakistani people and also the first book I have read that explores alcoholism.The writing is fantastic and the narratives are filled with musical tracks that help to convey Noor’s feelings.I was going to give it 4.5 stars because a very traumatic and abusive event takes place but it is never detailed or explicitly stated, it is just implied.. I did want a bit more from this but it also made me realise that the writing was strong and skilful enough that something implied could still evoke an emotion from me.Taking all the above into consideration, I feel so bad saying this, knowing how you may feel after reading, but… Please Read This Book!
H**I
An intriguing storyline
It's been a while I've been so lost in a book that I could not put it down! I read it everywhere, on the train, on the plane, in lines, at home, during lunch - as the story keeps you so curious and involved with the character. Loved the writing style as well, which flawlessly moved between spaces and time. Highly recommend this book!
R**N
A great book conveying true cultural conflicts many face
I heard from this book by a friend of mine talking about how this book resembles a lot of our cultural upbringing and conveys the notion of some bad parts of our culture in an interesting and thought - provoking manner. Thoroughly enjoyed the book and highly recommended it to most of my friends who might relate about the war between two worlds
D**L
Una historia devastadora pero realista
La prosa de Sabaa Tahir es impecable. Se coge cariño a todos los personajes y se sufre con ellos.
