Tag: identity
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The Ending of Normal People by Sally Rooney
Normal People is a contemporary fiction novel written by Sally Rooney set in Ireland. Marianne and Connell go to the same school, but are from opposite sides of the track. Both of them are being brought up by their mother; Marianne’s father died when she was 13 and Connell never knew his father. Marianne’s mother…
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The Ending of Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
Noor is a science fiction novel by Africanfuturist luminary Nnedi Okorafor. It is set in Northern Nigeria, where we travel with AO and DNA across a dangerous, fantastical land. AO and DNA are in a fight with Ultimate Corp, the evil mega-corporation that controls much of the wealth and resources in Nigeria, with tentacles into…
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The Ending of Silver Sparrow
In Silver Sparrow, Tayari Jones explores what it means to be a family. Set in Atlanta, first Dana tells the story, then Chaurisse, before Dana closes it off. We get to know each sister intimately, from multiple perspectives. These two sisters grow up very differently, and from each of their stories, we get to build…
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The Ending of Sofia Khan Is Not Obliged
Sofia Khan is Not Obliged is a romance novel by Ayisha Malik, published in 2015. This post is full of spoilers. If you’re looking for a review, you can find one on Experiences and Reflections instead. Sofia Khan Sofia Khan is a Muslim woman working for a publicity company. She was supposed to marry Iman…
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Hana Khan Carries On
Hana Khan Carries On is a novel by Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Ayesha At Last. Read on for a summary of the book and to find the ending. If you’d like a review instead, you can read one here. Hana Khan is a hijab-wearing, young Muslim woman who lives in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. She is…
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The Ending of There’s a Word for That by Sloane Tanen
There’s a Word for That is a contemporary novel by Sloane Tanen. The cast of characters include Marty, his girlfriend Gail, his daughters Janine and Amanda, Amanda’s daughters Jaycee and Hailey, Bunny and her son Henry. The Kresslers Marty Kressler has been married and divorced many times. His current girlfriend has her heart set on…
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THE ENDING OF HOME FIRE BY KAMILA SHAMSIE
This is a story of family and love told from the perspective of several characters. Home Fire is a literary fiction novel by Kamila Shamsie. It explores themes of religion, identity, politics, and the immigrant experience. The main characters are three siblings, Isma, Aneeka, and Parvaiz. As British-Pakistani Muslims in contemporary London, they have to…
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The Ending of Such a Fun Age
Such a Fun Age is a contemporary fiction by Kiley Reid. It explores themes of identity, friendship, class, privilege, and relationships through the perspective of a young black woman, Emira. While babysitting for a wealthy white family one night, Emira is accused of kidnapping the child. That incident changes the relationship between Emira and the…