I loved this book, it was not an easy one to read as it talks about sensitive subjects, but it was a very good read that made me understand better how the Afghan people are struggling when theyÂ’re fleeing the terrors of their own country. The characters were great and I felt connected with them and I understood so many things through them. This is definitely a book that needs to be read by everyone.2 s Shikha S. Lamba72 1 follower

No stranger to complex and challenging themes, Nadia Hashimi has weaved together a story for young adults and kids around racism, intolerance, Islamophobia and dual identity with Afghan-American twins Yalda and Yusuf at the centre. Her protagonists are your average teenagers growing up in a suburban Virginia town that has seen a recent influx of Afghan refugees.
Yalda and Yusuf find themselves in the middle of a huge controversy that almost destroys their family when Yusuf takes a joke around religion too far - at least for the white folks of that town.
Was he right in standing up to racism? At what personal cost should one stand up for whatÂ’s right?
The book shows how easily one can be misunderstood if one doesnÂ’t belong to the dominant culture/religion of a certain place.
I could relate to so many things in this book - sometimes identifying with Yalda (she also reminds me of my daughter) and many times identifying with YaldaÂ’s mother. The Indian and Afghan cultures are similar in many ways - especially the mothers.
IÂ’m most excited for Afghan and other immigrants/refugees who will be able to walk into a bookshop or a library and find a book that speaks of their experiences. That has been a space long empty - especially in main stream publishing.

ItÂ’s an easy read, with the story building up slowly. The book focuses on the importance of community - especially a community united by humanity and friendship. It highlights how easy it is to misunderstand people and situations - and how sometimes people we least expect are our best allies.

IÂ’ll end by saying, I will read anything Nadia Hashimi writes, be it a book or a grocery list. Now itÂ’s back to square one where I will sit and patiently wait for her next release.

P.s. Spilled Ink comes out during a time that has seen Afghanistan fall into the hands of the Taliban. It exists in a world where millions of Afghan girls are being denied their basic human rights. It comes during a time where many countries have seen an influx of Afghan refugees. The state of the current world makes stories this even more necessary to have in bookstores and libraries. Devika524 18

Spilled Ink is the newest book by Nadia Hashimi. This is a book I choose to read because of the cover. It is mysterious but also really pretty. What will this book have in store for it's readers?

The book starts of right away. I felt there was little time to get to know Yalda and Yusuf in the beginning and was hoping I would get to know better throughout the story. However this wasn't the case.
I do see a lot of potential in this book, however I feel because of the lack of details it just couldn't reach it's potential. Nadia Hashimi does have a nice writing style, making this book a rather easy read.

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