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leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting listen. It’s a one woman play, which is important to keep in mind.
The audio recording of this wasn’t that great, it was really quiet.
It’s a look into the life of a teenage girl, where she is and how she is being raised. It’s worth a listen.
The audio recording of this wasn’t that great, it was really quiet.
It’s a look into the life of a teenage girl, where she is and how she is being raised. It’s worth a listen.
crystalstarrlight's review against another edition
4.0
Bullet Review:
The audiobook version was a bit iffy - I felt the dialogue was a bit muffled, and thus could not listen to it in my car (it would just get drowned out, unless I jacked up the volume). That said, the narrator is fine, once the story hits full gear, it's actually pretty decent - definitely an eye-opener and outside of my usual picks.
Overall, very impressed; also enjoyed the 15min interview at the end of the Audible version. One of the (unfortunately few) times an Audible Original proves to be a winner.
The audiobook version was a bit iffy - I felt the dialogue was a bit muffled, and thus could not listen to it in my car (it would just get drowned out, unless I jacked up the volume). That said, the narrator is fine, once the story hits full gear, it's actually pretty decent - definitely an eye-opener and outside of my usual picks.
Overall, very impressed; also enjoyed the 15min interview at the end of the Audible version. One of the (unfortunately few) times an Audible Original proves to be a winner.
bittersweet_symphony's review against another edition
3.0
While I found her anger and immature point of view grating, particularly at first, I don't regret the experience. I expected more dramatic demonstration of "occupying two cultures," seeing as the protagonist is a -Pakistani-British girl who is also Muslim.
Some of the dressings were unique but the issues she fumbled and elbowed her way through seemed more universal than I was expecting, or hoping. i think its understated the degree to which most people "occupy two cultures," one found in the home and the other encountered in school/mass media/political institutions (although some people absolutely have to navigate more extreme contrasts).
Razia's performance in the audio version is impressive. I found this book most beneficial for the fact that it's self-centered heroine irritated me so much.
Some of the dressings were unique but the issues she fumbled and elbowed her way through seemed more universal than I was expecting, or hoping. i think its understated the degree to which most people "occupy two cultures," one found in the home and the other encountered in school/mass media/political institutions (although some people absolutely have to navigate more extreme contrasts).
Razia's performance in the audio version is impressive. I found this book most beneficial for the fact that it's self-centered heroine irritated me so much.
cr4nkyp4nts's review against another edition
2.0
Yeow. Maybe I'm too old to appreciate this but mostly I wanted to shake her and hug her mother. The sound effects, for the most part, didn't add anything to my listening experience and sometimes took away from it.
If this was longer, I would have quit almost immediately. And if it weren't free, I would have requested a refund.
On the positive, though, I did enjoy the snippets of culture that were slipped in between 16 year-old young woman rage and sense of entitlement.
If this was longer, I would have quit almost immediately. And if it weren't free, I would have requested a refund.
On the positive, though, I did enjoy the snippets of culture that were slipped in between 16 year-old young woman rage and sense of entitlement.
sometimes_ready's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This production of intense and can be triggering. It’s also powerful. A lot happens in a two hour read, and our narrator grows in both painful ways, and hopeful ways.
audioandereadergrrly's review against another edition
5.0
The story was beautifully done and performed, although the beginning part of the audio was muffled. I loved the Q & A section after the performance.
cozy_academic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
smeejdeej's review
3.0
The message was unique, and I always enjoy learning more about different cultures and religions outside of my own. However, I don't think the author's voice is strong enough to truly do the theme justice. Even if I were to envision this as a play (since it was written as such), I don't think that presented as it is here it would resonate very strongly. I think this could have used a few more editorial pass-throughs to really hone the message and drive it home better. It kind of ends on a whimper and that was also disappointing.
mugglemom's review
4.0
Audible free this month. Super short but great coming of age story with the backdrop of traditions and expectations. The bonus of the author's insight at the end made for a compelling wish to see the future movie and/or plays.
Would be interesting in watching this author for her next book.
Would be interesting in watching this author for her next book.