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The Temperature by Katerina GibsonA tweet. A storm. A secret. A revelation. In this age of isolation, what brings six very different people together? Fi is about to get fired over a viral tweet. Lexi Bostick is losing her grip on the environmental organisation she's devoted decades of her life to. Sidney is avoiding everyone including the persistent stranger who keeps coming into the caf bookstore where she's been hiding since she dropped out of her PhD. Govita is living in their
A tweet. A storm. A secret. A revelation. In this age of isolation, what brings six very different people together?Fi is about to get fired over a viral tweet.Lexi Bostick is losing her grip on the environmental organisation she's devoted decades of her life to. Sidney is avoiding everyone-including the persistent stranger who keeps coming into the café bookstore where she's been hiding since she dropped out of her PhD. Govita is living in their studio space illegally and taking ketamine instead of working on their art. Somehow, they've also managed to adopt a dog. Thirty-something single dad Tomas watches too many movies alone at night-visited by memories of the housemate who once made the place feel like a home. And then there's Henry, a Vietnam veteran aging out in rural isolation, writing hateful letters to the person he blames for ruining his life ... Written with an extraordinary range of understanding, The Temperature is a compelling portrait of life in our fracturing society. Following the award-winning Women I Know, it confirms Katerina Gibson as one of the most ambitious, engaging and significant of our emerging writers.'Gibson is a masterful storyteller. These characters became kin, their humanity palpable and familiar. I am obsessed.' Ella Baxter, author of New Animal 'An exquisite, complex and timely novel ... With sharp awareness and a wry playfulness, The Temperature explores the questions, connections and devastating truths of the times we find ourselves in.' Else Fitzgerald, author of Everything Feels Like the End of the World 'A smart, tender and sometimes deliciously vicious study of six very different people trying to find their way through broken times.' Kate Mildenhall, author of The Hummingbird EffectShipping Notes
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★★★★★ 5
She's already read this book twice!
Format: Paperback
She loves it!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
★★★★★ 5
muslim girl joins boy band
Format: Hardcover
I got this book for my daughter to read, her review is what follows:
Barakah beats is the perfect book for any Muslim in middle or high school to read. I felt connected to the story not many have been able to reach. She goes through what I felt as a Muslim in school, journey is like viewing my experiences through the eyes of someone else. Namira Sharif joins up with a boy band through an unexpected invitation to join them. This is where I feel she finds more about her own beliefs, some Muslims believe music is haram and others believe it the opposite. She finds her own opinions based on her journey, she makes difficult decisions and new friends as the outcome. Overall this book is an excellent read and I don't really have many complaints about it. I don't have much to compare it to since there aren't a lot of books published with Muslims portrayed in such a way. A When Barakah Beat was given to me I nearly jumped for joy seeing a new book written by a Muslim author. Namira does not run from her faith but always tries to remember it, even when she joins the band to win her best friend back. The book hits all the markers when talking about personal values, beliefs, family, and culture, a sweet and relatable read for anyone Muslim girl with a middle school experience. Be warned though once you start you won't be able to stop till you realize you're staring at the back of the book and there are no more words to read.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Joyful!
Format: Hardcover
This book is joyful and I loved the authentic Muslim character and the peace and melody she finds in the Quran. I haven't read a character who does hifz before so that was interesting for me! The story is fast paced and flows beautifully! I loved the friendship of her characters and especially when Jenna asks Nimra if she's going to wear her hijab to school! I love how Nimra owns it. I also connected to the worried parents. So real! I also loved how Nimra prays in school. I loved the family dynamic, the internal dilemma of Nimra, and how she stays true to herself when it comes to music and Quran.
I can't wait to read more stories from this talented author! Also this cover makes me so happy!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
★★★★★ 4
Cute Book
Format: Hardcover
I received a copy of this book through the Amazon Vine program in exchange for an honest review.
This is a cute book!
It's a short, sweet, and easy to read book.
We follow Nimra as she starts middle school at a public school for the first time. She grapples with balancing her religious beliefs with her love of art and music. She also has to figure out friendships and how to not compromise on your beliefs. While Nimra talks about praying and wearing a hijab there isn't a whole lot about Islam in this book, but some context is there for anyone unfamiliar with the practice to understand why Nimra does certain things.
It's a cute middle-grade book that tackles lying, hiding things from family, making and keeping friendships, and other familiar experiences.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Important Story!
Format: Hardcover
12 year old Nimra is thrilled when her parents suggest she transfer to public school, which means she'll finally be with her best friend, Jenna. When Jenna acts strangely about Nimra's hijab on their first day, Nimra is desperate to prove she can fit in. Even though her family doesn't approve of music, Nimra joins a boy band, hoping their popularity will help repair her friendship with Jenna. She doesn't intend to remain in the band after she wins Jenna back, but the boys enter them in a fundraising benefit. Nimra's web of lies grows until she finally has to face what she's done––and figure out who she is at home and at school. A lovely story about a girl torn between her religion and the trials of middle school, this book is a recommended read.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2021