'All My Rage' by Sabaa Tahir is a heart-wrenching story that delves into the lives of young high school students facing unthinkable circumstances. Set in both Lahore, Pakistan, and Juniper, California, the novel follows the intertwined stories of Salahudin, Noor, and Misbah, exploring themes of abuse, loss, generational trauma, and the complexities of relationships. Through expert storytelling, the author weaves together past and present narratives, creating a gripping tale that emphasizes empathy, understanding, and the struggle for hope in dark times.
Tahir's writing style is described as beautifully heavy on character development, teaching important life lessons without feeling preachy. The novel portrays a realistic depiction of substance abuse, racism, and Islamophobia, presenting characters who are complex and relatable, making both good and bad decisions. The story is not black and white, showcasing the struggles and growth of individuals dealing with trauma and grief, while also highlighting themes of faith, love, and the search for peace amidst turmoil.
Genres:
Tropes/Plot Devices:
Topics:
Notes:
Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include substance abuse, grief, familial trauma, mental health issues, and Islamophobia.
Has Romance?
There is a romance plot present, but it is complex and interwoven with themes of friendship and personal struggles.
From The Publisher:
An INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
An INSTANT INDIE BESTSELLER!
" All My Rage is a love story, a tragedy and an infectious teenage fever dream about what home means when you feel you don't fit in." - New York Times Book Review
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir comes a brilliant, unforgettable, and heart-wrenching contemporary novel about family and forgiveness, love and loss, in a sweeping story that crosses generations and continents.
Lahore, Pakistan. Then.
Misbah is a dreamer and storyteller, newly married to Toufiq in an arranged match. After their young life is shaken by tragedy, they come to the United States and open the Clouds' Rest Inn Motel, hoping for a new start.
Juniper, California. Now.
Salahudin and Noor are more than best friends; they are family. Growing up as outcasts in the small desert town of Juniper, California, they understand each other the way no one else does. Until The Fight, which destroys their bond with the swift fury of a star exploding.
Now, Sal scrambles to run the family motel as his mother Misbah's health fails and his grieving father loses himself to alcoholism. Noor, meanwhile, walks a harrowing tightrope: working at her wrathful uncle's liquor store while hiding the fact that she's applying to college so she can escape him-and Juniper-forever.
When Sal's attempts to save the motel spiral out of control, he and Noor must ask themselves what friendship is worth-and what it takes to defeat the monsters in their pasts and the ones in their midst.
From one of today's most cherished and bestselling young adult authors comes a breathtaking novel of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness-one that's both tragic and poignant in its tender ferocity.
Ratings (9)
Incredible (6) | |
Loved It (3) |
Reader Stats (19):
Read It (11) | |
Want To Read (7) | |
Did Not Finish (1) |
1 comment(s)
Absolutely beautiful book!!!
What can you read after
All My Rage?
When you click the Amazon link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commision, at no cost to you.
