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The Weight of Our Sky

Hanna Alkaf
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45 pages • 1 hour read

Hanna Alkaf

The Weight of Our Sky

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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    Hanna Alkaf's The Weight of Our Sky receives acclaim for its compelling portrayal of mental illness and historical events in 1969 Malaysia. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and rich cultural context. However, some critique the pacing and development of secondary characters. Overall, it delivers a powerful, empathetic narrative that resonates strongly.

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    Who Should Read The Weight of Our Sky?

    Fans of historical fiction with a strong, young female protagonist will find much to enjoy in Hanna Alkaf's The Weight of Our Sky. Comparable to The Book Thief and Under a Painted Sky, readers drawn to emotionally gripping narratives set against tense historical backdrops will be captivated.

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    Reading Age

    14-18years

    Lexile Level

    830L

    Book Details

    Genre
    Historical Fiction
    Asian Literature
    Realistic Fiction
    Themes
    Identity: Mental Health
    Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
    Identity: Race
    Topics
    Mental Illness
    History: World
    Period
    Asian Literature