Zarin goes through awful things such as domestic abuse and sexual assault. She is seen as a girl you “don’t want to be like.” Other girls spread rumors about her, judge her and never let her into their friendship circles. Meanwhile, at home Zarin has to deal with her abusive aunt and complicit uncle, as she is an orphan.
The book is set it Saudi Arabia and is a fascinating and disturbing glance into the gender discrimination and double standards as seen through the eyes of a tennage girl.
We have this great book in the library now. Just ask as and we can issue it out for you!
