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A review by debthebee13
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
By rule, as a story that made me emotional, this gets 5 stars without a doubt.
All My Rage is a non-linear story that spans two generations and it's more than just a love story between high schoolers, it covers death, loss, grief, rage, poverty, abuse, discrimination, and lastly, forgiveness. Sal and Noor are at the center of it, but largely affected by their family's past, Sal growing up with an alcoholic father who has difficulties dealing with hardships in life and mom suffering from kidney disease, and Noor living with an ever angry uncle who remained as her only relative after everyone else in their family died. They are childhood friends growing closer and further apart, going through immense hardships for their age.
This is a must read fit for everyone. It's a beautifully written yet realistic story that describes common immigrant experiences in America. It's so important to have awareness and empathy for the additional challenges that minority groups like theirs face lifelong.
All My Rage is a non-linear story that spans two generations and it's more than just a love story between high schoolers, it covers death, loss, grief, rage, poverty, abuse, discrimination, and lastly, forgiveness. Sal and Noor are at the center of it, but largely affected by their family's past, Sal growing up with an alcoholic father who has difficulties dealing with hardships in life and mom suffering from kidney disease, and Noor living with an ever angry uncle who remained as her only relative after everyone else in their family died. They are childhood friends growing closer and further apart, going through immense hardships for their age.
This is a must read fit for everyone. It's a beautifully written yet realistic story that describes common immigrant experiences in America. It's so important to have awareness and empathy for the additional challenges that minority groups like theirs face lifelong.