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A hard-hitting novel about two teenagers facing up to the consequences of racial prejudice between asian and black communities, from award-winning author Bali Rai.
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Simran likes Tyrone from the moment she spots him in the crowd. He's gorgeous and he won't take no for an answer. There's just one problem. . . Tyrone is black and Simran's not sure how her family will react. Even though her parents were a 'love match' and married each other against the wishes of their families, Simran doesn't think they will approve of her having a black boyfriend, and her nightmare uncles and aunts certainly won't. Like her cousin Ruby says, it's the last taboo.
But Simran likes Tyrone too much to walk away, so they face the problems their relationship causes together. But it becomes harder than either of them predicted and when the hatred they encounter escalates into violence, with families and friends turning against each other, Simran and Tyrone are forced to question whether they are strong enough to fight for what they believe in.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read most of Bally Rai's book since starting with 'Rani & Sukh' last month and i have read them all in one day. The books are i think aimed at teenagers but beig a 30 yr old i still found it great and hard to put down. The characters in the book are all given there own individual charecteristics and the books gives you mixed up emotions of sadness and laughte all the way and i am sure that most of us will identify with at least one character! It gives a realistic view of life for asian people in the 21st centuary.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This excellently written and crafted book by Bali Rai looks at racism from a teenagers point of view. Interestingly set in the city of Leicester, a realistic backdrop to a real and believable cast of characters. This author writes with passsion and enthusiasm, the plot moves swiftly and I am sure that this book will become a modern masterpiece.
A truely recommended read for Years 8 to 11.
A truely recommended read for Years 8 to 11.
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I found this book to be one of a kind as there are not many books that involve interracial relations between Black & Asian characters. I employ more people to pick up this book as it's a real eye opener & forms a realistic portrayal of inter-ethnic racism and prejudice Black & Asian interracial couples face. Nothing short of a modern day masterpiece, I'd like it to be turned into a film.
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