PIECES gives us an insight into two Muslim teens navigating their father's mental health struggle.
As if track practice, yearbook meetings and tumultuous friendships weren't enough, sisters Hannah and Noreen are catapulted into a disorienting new reality when their dad returns home from his medical mission in Syria a haunted and broken man.
All of a sudden, their once tight-knit family is falling to pieces. Little do they know, things will become a lot more crazy and unpredictable as each of them fights a different battle.
Reviews:
"This book was fantastic to read! Even though this is a young adult fiction book, I enjoyed reading it as an adult. It is fast-paced and the characters are multi-faceted. I found myself relating to more than one character in the story. It is a great coming-of-age story that talks about real challenges that families face in an honest and charming way. I recommend it to anyone!" - Duna S.
"I love YA (young adult) books with substance! That’s what you’ll find in Pieces. Hannah is struggling with her Dad’s PTSD, who has come home from a service trip serving Syrian refugees. Not only that, he lost some team members during an attack. The entire family is facing a new normal, finding ways to help the Dad and move on with their lives. Lots of feelings and some tearful moments but you see the resilience of the human spirit come through. I loved Hannah and her family! And hope Afshan Malik comes up with a Part II, because I am not done reading about them!" - Khadija
"SO GOOD!!! Literally sped through it! The descriptions are stunning and I loved the stylistic choice in portraying PTSD when the writing was from Adam's perspective. I loved the plot development for each of the sisters and felt the whole book, the ending especially, was perfect. The interplay with religion, culture, mental health, and character dynamics was fantastic! The author does not waste words and delivers a poetic and impactful story. This is a must-read." - Patricia
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Author: Afshan Malik
Format: Paperback
Pages: 184
Publisher: Daybreak Press (Rabata)
Publisher: Daybreak Press (Rabata)
Publication date: 2019
ISBN: 9780999299012
Dimensions: 14 x 22 x 1cm