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Title: This Green and Pleasant LandAuthor: Ayisha Malik
Published: 2019
Language: English
Pages: 454
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
In a small, English village, a man sets out to build a mosque after his mother told him to on her deathbed, throwing the traditional little community into an uproar and threatening to tear it apart.
Review:
I knew I was going to like this book, but I didn't know I would love it as much as I did. It was just fantastic!
I do love a good novel set in a small town or community, and the one in here is the perfect backdrop for this story. I loved getting to know all the different characters; they're well written and fascinating, and we get to peek into all of their individual lives and struggles. I also found the discussions on the idea of home and what it is to be, in this case, English to be really interesting.
The story discusses racism, identity, friendship, love and community and it does all of it effortlessly. All the themes are weaved into the story perfectly and it's all captured brilliantly. The writing is just so good; the language is unforced and the story is well paced. It's also just an incredibly enjoyable read, with heartwarming and funny moments alongside sad and difficult ones.
Definitely one of the best books I've read this year. I can't say enough good things about it.
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