All My Rage is a powerful young adult novel by Sabaa Tahir, renowned for her bestselling fantasy series, An Ember in the Ashes. The book delves into the lives of two young Pakistani American friends, Misbah and Salahudin (Sal), growing up in a small, predominantly white town in California's Central Valley.
The story explores themes of identity, class, and the American dream through the lens of these two characters. Misbah, known as 'Mickey,' dreams of escaping her trailer park home and the limitations of her immigrant parents' world, hoping to attend college and make a better life for herself. Sal, on the other hand, is a talented artist burdened by the responsibility of supporting his family after his father's death.
As Mickey and Sal navigate their senior year of high school, their friendship deepens, and they find solace in each other's company. However, their dreams of a better future are constantly challenged by the harsh realities of poverty, racism, and the expectations of their traditional community. The novel vividly portrays the characters' struggles, highlighting the rage that simmers beneath the surface as they confront the barriers to their aspirations.
Tahir's writing captures the intense emotions and complexities of adolescent life, while also offering a poignant commentary on the struggles of immigrant families and the quest for upward mobility in America. All My Rage is a compelling narrative that showcases the resilience of youth and the transformative power of friendship in the face of adversity.
- Ano: 2006
- Autor: Alberto Levy
- Encadernação: Paperback
- Idioma: Espanhol
- Páginas: 144
- Capa: Mole
- Editora: Granica
- ISBN: 9789506414887
- Gênero do livro: Literatura e Ficção
- Título do livro: Por Ejemplo