4 out of 4 stars
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My Trip to Adele is a fiction novel written by R. I. Alyaseer and A. I. Alyaseer. They are true-blue supporters of Adele who made a book based on her songs. That, in itself, is remarkable. How inspiring can Adele’s songs be for them to make this incredible narrative?
The plot revolves around 3 different stories bounded by their love for Adele’s songs and how they are influenced by it.
There was Elias, who, after eight years still cannot forget her love for Malika. Malika was a prostitute he met in his hometown. Her meeting with Elias and the promises he made to her fuelled her desire to better herself and get out of the stinking life she was in.
Then we have Yaser and Mariam, both oncologists, whose marriage were falling apart after several years into it. They started out filled with so much love for each other but after some time, Yaser’s being an atheist and Mariam’s being rock solid in her faith got in their way, so much so that they have to seek the help of a marriage counselor.
Finally, Nadia’s story was about her struggle of being a single mother and being a woman in her tribe. In spite of being in a modern world, she was still part of a traditional clan who thinks low of women, especially those who are divorced.
The main characters found comfort in listening to Adele’s songs and planned to go to her concert in Verona. On their way there, they made them realize a lot about their life, the previous decisions they made, their past, and their relationships.
I love this book. It was easy to read, comprehend, and relate to. Knowing that the authors are not native speakers of the language is a plus. There were only minimal typographical errors which were barely noticeable considering the plot’s smooth flow.
I love how the authors made it easy for the readers to understand each character’s personality and how they acted the way they did. I love how they reconciled the main characters’ relationships at the end of the book. I love the intense emotion and the suspense on the last chapters of the book when the characters were about to leave for the concert.
I tried to find faults on the book but aside from the minimal typos, I can find none. For the record, this was the first book I read nonstop and finished within the day. That’s how page-turner this book was for me. I even played the songs mentioned in the book while reading it. Oh, that was so much fun!
I’m glad the authors went on publishing this masterpiece after being rejected by traditional publishers because this deserves a 4 out of 4 stars rating.
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My Trip to Adele
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