Review by r_bhavika -- My Trip To Adele
Posted: 25 Nov 2018, 06:36
[Following is a volunteer review of "My Trip To Adele" by R.I.Alyaseer and A. I Alyaseer.]
3 out of 4 stars
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My Trip To Adele is written by two sisters A.l. Alyaseer and R.I. Alyaseer. It's a book about three characters Elias, Yaser, and Nadia. They are simple people from different backgrounds and culture. But there is a common thread between them: Adele's Music.
Elias, a Moroccan man, lives in Rome. He is unable to find peace within himself as he tries and fails to forget Malika. He visits Marrakesh, so he could break the black-magic spell.
Yaser, a surgeon from Las Vegas is trying to find love in his heart for his wife, Mariam. They try to save their marriage and to rekindle the passion. On the suggestion of the counselor, they try to find a loving memory. The only memory Yaser could find was of him proposing to Mariam, while Adele sang in the background.
Nadia, a divorced, independent mother from Jordan, plans a vacation for his son to Italy, so he could watch his idol, Adele. She struggles with her ex-husband and family problems. Will she be able to attend the concert?
I like the concept. It is nothing that I've read before. I loved how the story is designed according to Adele's lyrics. It made me feel as if Adele's lyrics were made for this specific tale. The authors have beautifully illustrated that music can touch so many people and lives. This is a unique tale of Elias, Yaser, and Nadia how they find solace in Adele's songs as they struggle to release themselves from bondage and suffering.
It is a nice book by the Alyasee sisters. Characters are believable and the story flows smoothly and effortlessly. Every character in this tale learns about freedom, faith, love, hope, and acceptance. The essence of a different culture is sensed. Issues like human trafficking, dowry, domestic violence, and divorce are touched with sensitivity and simplicity. I genuinely loved the character of Nadia; she really inspired me. She didn't let the patriarchy take control of her or his son and proved everyone that freedom is a right, not a choice.
Personally, The idea of black-magic repulsed me. We live in 2018 and people shouldn't believe in superstitions. Also, the part where Malika's mother pushes a 13-year-old girl into the world of prostitution disgusted me. The end scene is a mess. I felt that nobody got a satisfying ending.
This is the first self-published book from the Alyasee sisters. It is a unique endeavor. They successfully made an impact on the readers. This book was a fun read. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. There are few grammar mistakes and typos, but I believe we can overlook those. I would recommend this book to everyone and especially to people who love Adele and her music.
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3 out of 4 stars
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My Trip To Adele is written by two sisters A.l. Alyaseer and R.I. Alyaseer. It's a book about three characters Elias, Yaser, and Nadia. They are simple people from different backgrounds and culture. But there is a common thread between them: Adele's Music.
Elias, a Moroccan man, lives in Rome. He is unable to find peace within himself as he tries and fails to forget Malika. He visits Marrakesh, so he could break the black-magic spell.
Yaser, a surgeon from Las Vegas is trying to find love in his heart for his wife, Mariam. They try to save their marriage and to rekindle the passion. On the suggestion of the counselor, they try to find a loving memory. The only memory Yaser could find was of him proposing to Mariam, while Adele sang in the background.
Nadia, a divorced, independent mother from Jordan, plans a vacation for his son to Italy, so he could watch his idol, Adele. She struggles with her ex-husband and family problems. Will she be able to attend the concert?
I like the concept. It is nothing that I've read before. I loved how the story is designed according to Adele's lyrics. It made me feel as if Adele's lyrics were made for this specific tale. The authors have beautifully illustrated that music can touch so many people and lives. This is a unique tale of Elias, Yaser, and Nadia how they find solace in Adele's songs as they struggle to release themselves from bondage and suffering.
It is a nice book by the Alyasee sisters. Characters are believable and the story flows smoothly and effortlessly. Every character in this tale learns about freedom, faith, love, hope, and acceptance. The essence of a different culture is sensed. Issues like human trafficking, dowry, domestic violence, and divorce are touched with sensitivity and simplicity. I genuinely loved the character of Nadia; she really inspired me. She didn't let the patriarchy take control of her or his son and proved everyone that freedom is a right, not a choice.
Personally, The idea of black-magic repulsed me. We live in 2018 and people shouldn't believe in superstitions. Also, the part where Malika's mother pushes a 13-year-old girl into the world of prostitution disgusted me. The end scene is a mess. I felt that nobody got a satisfying ending.
This is the first self-published book from the Alyasee sisters. It is a unique endeavor. They successfully made an impact on the readers. This book was a fun read. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. There are few grammar mistakes and typos, but I believe we can overlook those. I would recommend this book to everyone and especially to people who love Adele and her music.
******
My Trip To Adele
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