CBR 16 Bingo – Rage: …It’s in the title. No explanation required.
This book, told through 3 perspectives, one from the past and 2 in the present. In the past, in Lahore, Pakistan, Misbah is newly married to Tofiq in an arranged marriage. They end up coming to the United States hoping for a new start and end up opening the Cloud’s Rest Inn Motel. In the present, Salahudin (Misbah’s son, nicknamed Sal) and his best friend Noor were so close they were like family, until a big fight tore them apart. Now, while Sal is trying to run his family while Noor is trying to leave hers, and the town, things spiral out of control in both of their lives.
Overall, this is a great book. I’ve read it many times and it never fails to make me tear up. Honestly, I don’t have much to say about it since reviewing the best books is always the hardest for me. It’s just simply good. The characters are well-rounded and interesting, the plot is engaging, and the writing style is incredible. The buildup of rage in the characters and in the reader thought this book is incredible, and the way the last chapter causes it to dissolve and leave you in tears is honestly astounding.
I would make sure to check trigger warnings before reading (make sure to take care of yourself) and make sure you are in the right headspace before reading it.
This is a spectacular book with such important themes that need to be addressed more in literature, and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
