A Very Large Expanse of Sea - Tahereh Mafi 电子书mobi+epub
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Teens > Literature & Fiction > Religious
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (October 16, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780062866561
ISBN-13: 978-0062866561
ASIN: 0062866567
A Very Large Expanse of Sea Hardcover – October 16, 2018
by Tahereh Mafi (Author)
https://www.amazon.com/Very-Large-Expanse-Sea/dp/0062866567
Product details
Teens > Literature & Fiction > Religious
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (October 16, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780062866561
ISBN-13: 978-0062866561
ASIN: 0062866567
Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature!
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice.
It’s 2002, a year after 9/11. It’s an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for someone like Shirin, a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who’s tired of being stereotyped.
Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She’s tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments—even the physical violence—she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. So she’s built up protective walls and refuses to let anyone close enough to hurt her. Instead, she drowns her frustrations in music and spends her afternoons break-dancing with her brother.
But then she meets Ocean James. He’s the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know Shirin. It terrifies her—they seem to come from two irreconcilable worlds—and Shirin has had her guard up for so long that she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to let it down.
Review
“A raw yet astoundingly elegant examination of identity, loneliness and family that is unflinching in its honesty and power. Tahereh Mafi holds nothing back—and the reader is better for it.” (Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series)
“A Very Large Expanse of Sea reads like a beautiful heart—one that shines and aches and yearns, and above all else, one that loves fiercely against all odds. A transcendent story about truth, love, and finding joy.” (Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Warcross series)
“This is a gorgeous book. It’s tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. Tahereh’s prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you, and this is one of those. I truly loved it.” (Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star)
“Mafi tackles the life of an American Muslim teenager in the wake of 9/11 in this visceral, honest novel. Shirin’s captivating story opens a window onto a different narrative than the one typically dominating airwaves after 9/11. Rich characters, incisive writing, and a powerful story will thrill readers.” (Booklist (starred review))
“[Mafi’s] writing is nuanced and smart. Shirin and Ocean’s interactions are palpable, and the discussions and exploration of what it means to be a Muslim in politically charged America will resonate with many teens and will be enlightening for some.” (School Library Journal (starred review))
“A contemporary love story with a heartbreakingly realistic portrait of one post-9/11 Muslim life. Mafi openly addresses many common misconceptions about Islam and what it means to be a woman of color in the face of racism, showing how differences can be applauded, not feared.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Holds a mirror up to the reality of religious bigotry. A portrait of a strong Muslim teen girl who defies stereotypes. Shirin insists on her right to approach life on her own clear-eyed terms, granting compassion to the deserving and an education to those who need it.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)
About the Author
Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series, Furthermore, and Whichwood. She can usually be found overcaffeinated and stuck in a book. You can find her online just about anywhere @TaherehMafi or on her website,
www.taherehbooks.com.
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