Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Ali Format: Hardcover purchased from Book Outlet Synopsis: A marvel: something you find amazing. Alone, Adam and Zayneb are playing roles for others, keeping their real thoughts locked away in their journals. The honesty the characters show in their entries allows for a full portrait of the teens, including their more complex, less idealistic traits. Directed by Mel Stuart. ― School Library Journal, starred review "In Love from A to Z , S.K. Start by marking “Love From A to Z” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Just wow. It's about finding the marvels and oddities of life. These characters, though coming from different backgrounds and experiences, learn from one another and grow as a result of their relationships. understanding of one another – adding a nuanced layer to the shopworn opposites-attract trope. S.K. Love as a character strength, rather than as an emotion, refers to the degree to which you value close relationships with people, and contribute to that closeness in a warm and genuine way. ", Kirkus Reviews, starred review Adam is dealing with just finding out he has been diagonsed with multiple sclerosis the diseases… Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Fiction. In contrast, university student Adam Chen is sensitive, quiet, and. Love from A to Z follows protagonists Zayneb and Adam, who travel to Doha, Qatar – from the U.S. and the U.K. respectively – and are continually brought together by what Adam calls “serendipity.” Zayneb Malik is a socially conscious, outspoken high-school senior … Hearing the differing accounts of their romantic interactions – including the details they focus on – lends a sense of intimacy to the book, showcasing Ali’s comfort with the epistolary form. Ali ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2019. and do you ever plan on coming back for a visit if you had? :). Publisher: Salaam Reads. D&D Beyond Five stars is not even enough. Overall Rating: 4 Stars Title: Love From A to Z Author: S.K. by Salaam Reads. I'm so so mixed on this one. Ali strikes a balance between charming love story and issue-driven narrative, in which Muslim teen characters confront and overcome Islamophobia, racism, and ignorance. This is a list of characters in the Harry Potter series. ), so maybe I should read this. Zayneb is an 18-year-old hijabi from Indiana—and she was just suspended for standing up to her Islamophobic teacher. Release Date: April 30, 2019. casing Ali’s comfort with the epistolary form. Until a marvel and an oddity occurs…. This review and other non-spoilery reviews can be found, this book made me so ridiculously happy oh my heart where was this all my life . Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Categories: Children and YA Fiction, Kids’ Books. Despite the differences in their personalities, they discover an almost spiritual understanding of one another – adding a nuanced layer to the shopworn opposites-attract trope. This very manuscript, The Marvels of Creation and The Oddities of Existence housed in the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, helps bring together eighteen-year-olds Adam Chen and Zayneb Malik in S.K. See more ». Rating: Highly Recommended. Ali once again takes an unflinching and moving look at the intricacies of life … SO adorable while also very intense and emotional. Good morning, amigos!!! 2020 Mid Year Goals & Reading Challenge Update. From Multiple Sclerosis diagnoses to dealing with Islamophobia this book doesn’t hide from real life whilst dealing with budding young love. , Kirkus Reviews, starred review Directed by Mel Stuart d & d Beyond Tags from. K. Rowling dual perspective story following Zayneb and Adam having patience and love individuals being patient with you for! 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