Hate is Such a Strong Word...
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Hate is Such a Strong Word...
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Hate is Such a Strong Word...
- Sarah Tarca, Editor of Girlfriend
Seventeen-year-old Sophie hates Monday mornings, socks worn with sandals, and having to strategise like she's a battle sergeant every time she asks her parents if she can go out. But she especially hates being stereotyped because she's Lebanese.
When New Guy, Shehadie Goldsmith, is alienated at her Lebanese school because his dad's Australian, she hates the way it makes her feel.
Like she's just as prejudiced as everyone else.
Like she could make a difference if she stopped pretending she's invisible.
Like the attraction between them might be too strong to fight...
But hate is such a strong word... Can Sophie find the strength to speak out – even if it means going against everything she's been brought up to believe?
A brilliant debut novel about identity, love, culture and finding your place.
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Hate is Such a Strong Word... by Sarah Ayoub is largely praised in reviews for its authentic portrayal of cultural conflict and the coming-of-age journey of the protagonist, Sophie. Reviewers commend Ayoub's ability to address complex themes like identity and familial expectations with sensitivity and humour. The book's engaging narrative and well-crafted characters resonate particularly with readers who appreciate stories about finding one's place in a multicultural world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781460762479
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 July 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 178g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Sarah Ayoub is a freelance journalist, bestselling author and academic based in Sydney, Australia. Her bylines have appeared in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Marie-Claire, ELLE, Sydney Review of Books, Meanjin and more, and she regularly appears at many of Australia's major literary festivals. She is the author of three teen novels, including the Inky-longlisted The Yearbook Committee, and four children's picture books, including The Love That Grew and How to Be a Friend. She holds a PhD in ethnic teen literature, is a sessional academic at the University of Sydney and sits on the board of the Australian Society of Authors.
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