Comments on: Book Review: The Story of Maha by Sumayya Lee

By: Top 10 Books Read in 2016 | Reading and Gaming for Justice

Top 10 Books Read in 2016 | Reading and Gaming for Justice — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:40:37 +0000

[…] I think Sumayya Lee has written a phenomenal #OwnVoices gem and you can read more of my thoughts in my review. I recently found out there is a sequel and I am pretty excited to read that as […]

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By: Glaiza

Glaiza — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:19:21 +0000

Colorism is such an important issue in many cultures and I’m glad it’s tackled in this book too. Will keep an eye out for it.

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By: Brendon

Brendon — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:27:45 +0000

Thank you 🙂 I am very happy I got the opportunity to read and write about this fantastic book!

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By: juwithemad

juwithemad — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:28:24 +0000

Your review is AMAZING and well thought out. Love it. Glad you enjoyed the book and learning about South African Indian culture! =)

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By: Brendon

Brendon — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:45:40 +0000

Thank you 🙂 you all are so flattering… When I first heard the description of the book, I had a similar reaction: Wow! All those intersections of identity. I bumped it up and I am so glad I did. I hope this book gets more buzz because it definitely deserves it.

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By: Brendon

Brendon — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:37:28 +0000

Thank you 🙂 your comments mean a lot to me! Yes, I think the progression of character development really made the experiences of Maha shine. Like I said in my review, it was like getting to know a close friend -> Maha’s quirks and personality developed as she grew up.

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By: Brendon

Brendon — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:36:06 +0000

Thank you for stopping by and commenting! I love that aspect too! Literature is a fantastic medium to share and hear stories and experience. I hope you have a chance to read The Story of Maha.

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By: Read Diverse Books

Read Diverse Books — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 21:57:36 +0000

I agree with Jackie! You write some of the most thoughtful reviews and I love reading them. 🙂
This is the first review I’ve read for The Story of Maha and you’ve certainly convinced me to bump it up on my TBR! There are a myriad intersections of identity, culture, religion, and marginalizations that I’ve yet to explore. What strikes me about The Story of Maha is the intersection of South African culture, Indian heritage and Islam. Wow, This is the only book I’ve heard about that deals with such an experience. That’s not a book you see published in the U.S., so you’re very right about the importance of reading in a more global sense.
Glad you enjoyed the book!

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By: Brendon

Brendon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 23:26:50 +0000

Yes, I like when books can use different languages without having to directly translate the words. I gives a better flow in my opinion and stays more true culturally.

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By: Brendon

Brendon — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 23:25:26 +0000

Yes, the character development was great! Thank you for stopping by 🙂

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