What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Layla is a high-school girl enjoying the school experience and her time with her boyfriend. All of this changes overnight.
2. *The US government decides that all American Muslims must be "gathered" and brought to an internment camp.
3. *Layla can't quite believe what is happening, but follows her parents to this "camp" where she finds a new and difficult life.
4. *Layla knows in her heart this isn't the place she or the other Muslims belong so she begins a "campaign" to set all of them free.
5. *This plan involves her boyfriend on the "outside" and one of the guards on the "inside".
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *I couldn't decide if I wanted to read the novel or listen to it via Audible. I decided on the second option and I'm glad I did. The narration was wonderful and I felt like I was listening to a play.
2. *Samira Ahmed's writing was incredible with such vivid descriptions and intriguing detail.
3. *The character was Layla was one that I know will stick with me for quite some time. She was strong, fierce, and independent. I loved how she wasn't going to give up no matter what.
4. *As I listened, it was quite terrifying because some of the story is actually happening or definitely could happen right here in our country.
5. *This is an important novel for all readers to experience. The message/theme is current, relevant and one that needs to be addressed.
Who Should Read It: This story should be required reading for both the high-school and college aged readers. I would also recommend it to all adult readers. One of the best young-adult novels I've encountered. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars!
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