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ceena's review against another edition
4.0
WOW
I will admit to not being hooked immediately and not understanding the weird italic portions between chapter, but then I figured it out and this book gained a thriller edge-- what was going to happen and how would it affect out main character, because we know it will.
This is a real book-- like it feels so, so real that it hurts and it can make you feel uncomfortable. It shows a perspective of what some people have to endure, and it sucks, but this book is so powerful and I think it is an important one to exist.
This book does focus on romance quite a bit, but it also doesn't feel like the main part of this book. I would say it focuses more on the concept of finding love and understanding what a person wants versus what their parents want for them. The romance too and the way the book ended felt super real too, I was a bit blown away, not expecting it-- at least not from a book.
The characters are full of life and all of them stick out, even if they aren't featured often. They show struggles and triumph while also talking about more than romance!
I'm not gonna lie, there feels like a lot to this book. I wasn't blown away, but it was pretty close. I think this book will be important for many and has an ending that I don't read very often. Will be recommending this one to people who like contemporaries.
I will admit to not being hooked immediately and not understanding the weird italic portions between chapter, but then I figured it out and this book gained a thriller edge-- what was going to happen and how would it affect out main character, because we know it will.
This is a real book-- like it feels so, so real that it hurts and it can make you feel uncomfortable. It shows a perspective of what some people have to endure, and it sucks, but this book is so powerful and I think it is an important one to exist.
This book does focus on romance quite a bit, but it also doesn't feel like the main part of this book. I would say it focuses more on the concept of finding love and understanding what a person wants versus what their parents want for them. The romance too and the way the book ended felt super real too, I was a bit blown away, not expecting it-- at least not from a book.
The characters are full of life and all of them stick out, even if they aren't featured often. They show struggles and triumph while also talking about more than romance!
I'm not gonna lie, there feels like a lot to this book. I wasn't blown away, but it was pretty close. I think this book will be important for many and has an ending that I don't read very often. Will be recommending this one to people who like contemporaries.
3iii8v's review against another edition
1.0
If you want to read a book with good Muslim rep, NEVER read this book. I'm warning you. This book has a disgustingly inaccurate representation of Islam. If you actually want a book with accurate rep, I suggest you read [b:She Wore Red Trainers|18528169|She Wore Red Trainers|Na'ima B. Robert|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390436248l/18528169._SY75_.jpg|26233805] Don't waste your time on a book with a MC who is ashamed of her culture and her beliefs.
readingwithrae's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars.
eh. this was... fine. tbh, i think this is a sign that i'm really becoming disenchanted with ya contemporary (which, unsurprising since i haven't been the target audience for almost 10 years now). i found myself agreeing with maya's parents more than her (they're just trying to do what's best for her! they're not 100% right and they are being overprotective, but maya acting like it's a crime that they care for her really rubbed me the wrong way.) also, the focus on phil? for like, 80% of the book?
all jokes aside though, this just really didn't work for me in the end, but i also don't think it's a bad book? just a little lackluster.
eh. this was... fine. tbh, i think this is a sign that i'm really becoming disenchanted with ya contemporary (which, unsurprising since i haven't been the target audience for almost 10 years now). i found myself agreeing with maya's parents more than her (they're just trying to do what's best for her! they're not 100% right and they are being overprotective, but maya acting like it's a crime that they care for her really rubbed me the wrong way.) also, the focus on phil? for like, 80% of the book?
all jokes aside though, this just really didn't work for me in the end, but i also don't think it's a bad book? just a little lackluster.
tiffy137's review against another edition
4.0
This book was hard hitting and cute at the same time. Samira wrote about some serious topics in this book and really made you feel what maya was feeling after the events that happened in the book. It makes you think about how innocent muslims feel after all the different terroist attacks that have happened over the years. I thought Maya was a strong character who didn't let the events beat her and knock her down. if anything i think they made her even stronger. I loved the building relationship between maya and phil. i felt they were perfect for each other as she was able to adventure and try new things with him and be herself. Also he really took her religion and culture to heart and was aware of the do's and donts that Muslims follow which i felt was super sweet. I also like her friendship with Kareem. He turned out to be a big brother figure for her who she could ring when she was troubled.
I really enjoyed this book and gave it 4 stars.
I really enjoyed this book and gave it 4 stars.
its_holly_m's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy reading books about people who are different than me, and this was an interesting clash of cultures. It makes me sad to think people in America have to life in fear because of racism. I wonder what people of the Indian culture think of this book...The book poses the question - Which is more important, tradition or fulfilling your dreams? It’s really a no win situation. My only complaint is the rising action took a little too long in my opinion.
maria161985's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first time that I've read anything from Samira Ahmed therefore, I was excited to give it a try. This book focused on a young woman named Maya, who was trying to become her own person, while defying her parents in order to go to school in New York. After a terrorist attack occurs in the area where she is living, her parents become worried, telling her that she isn't able to do what she likes in this life, considering that the terrorist attacks were initially, targeted at Maya's specific ethnic group. In the end, Maya was given what she wanted however, it did cost her, and in more ways then one. I found that this book did a great job at describing teenage angst, and the desire for one to grow into a mature individual of society. However, I felt that the terrorist attack which took place was a bit 'out of context', and didn't really contribute to how Maya had developed as an individual. I also wasn't too keen on her 'love triangle', which involved Kareem and Phil, both of whom I felt were just passing fads. I found Maya to be an underdeveloped character at times, with little to no feelings that should have been discussed when writing about a teenager. Overall, this book just didn't fulfill me as I would have hoped, leaving many open-ended questions that were never answered.
moh's review against another edition
5.0
This is an outstanding young adult novel. Every once in a while, reading a great YA novel feels very much like meeting the first friend I made, as a young adult, with whom conversation was effortless and endless--as if it were a continuation of years of being close, but right from the start. I don't know if I'm saying this clearly enough, but Love, Hate & Other Filters is an extraordinary book that feels like an extraordinary demonstration of love, and the author's note at the end is the most perfect short thing.