A review by applejacksbooks
The Search for Us by Susan Azim Boyer
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I received a copy from Netgalley for review.
So I read this whole book in a day. I really enjoyed it, but I had a lot of gripes with it. Firstly, every single adult in both Henry and Samira's lives failed them repeatedly. But I guess that's why we have the story isn't it? I think the hardest thing to get around was the abuse brought on by Henry's Dad/uncle. He repeatedly showed prejudice towards his own son's ancestry and then expects him to not rebel and try and re-connect with that missing piece of himself? Ridiculous.
I really enjoyed the story of Samira reconciling her views about her dad in connection to how his actions affect the present. I think even without Henry's story being present too it would have made a compelling story.
So I read this whole book in a day. I really enjoyed it, but I had a lot of gripes with it. Firstly, every single adult in both Henry and Samira's lives failed them repeatedly. But I guess that's why we have the story isn't it? I think the hardest thing to get around was the abuse brought on by Henry's Dad/uncle. He repeatedly showed prejudice towards his own son's ancestry and then expects him to not rebel and try and re-connect with that missing piece of himself? Ridiculous.
I really enjoyed the story of Samira reconciling her views about her dad in connection to how his actions affect the present. I think even without Henry's story being present too it would have made a compelling story.