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Cheryll L. Conklin
August 4, 2024
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A riveting story about love and struggle
I read this book at the recommendation of a friend and was immediately drawn in and riveted by the struggles of a young boy who comes to the realization that he is gay in a country that not only doesn’t accept it, but outwardly prohibits it. The story of Rami brought tears to my eyes and angered me. It’s a story of love and sacrifice with lots of pain and fear. This is a great read that I would highly recommend!
Finding Danyaal is a beautifully told story of a young man struggling. Struggling with who he is, struggling with trying to find himself within the strict and conservative norms of his everyday life. As trite as it may sound, it's very clear that the point of the story is not really the destination, but the journey. Rami learns a lot in his journey, and so do we. The author's descriptions of the people and places and events are all perfect. The pictures that Mr. Ahmad paints for us with his lovely prose puts us in the Middle East and makes us feel everything that his characters are going through. And while the setting is the Middle East, it's a story that could just as easily take place in North Carolina. It is a human story full of heart. I loved it - and would love to see it made into a movie and/or Netflix series.
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Ronald D. Heister
February 15, 2024
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OMG what a great book!!!!!
I loved this book! It has so many aspects of life depicted and the effort and dangers of loving someone outside of the norms of society. It’s a heart warming story that gives you a look at the Arab world and radical beliefs. I personally think it is movie material.
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Amazon Customer
May 12, 2024
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A wonderful story of young love
Such a great story of two young men and the discovery of falling in love. It's heartwarming to read such a romantic story that echos with the reader and having that feeling of being seen and understood. I heartily recommend it for an easy and emotional read.
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ROBERT TAYLOR
March 18, 2024
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An engaging, lifelong love story. Gained immediate attachment to the protagonists. Interesting to read about life in a place that isn’t typically visited by tourists, i.e., Lahore, Pakistan. A hopeful story where unconventional love challenges and overcomes societal disdain and worse. A great read.
