Hanna Alkaf's The Weight of Our Sky is definitely a timely read in the midst of this turbulent era divided by racial identities and political ideologies. I’m not usually a fan of historical fiction. Through her travels, Sarah learns about her religion, culture, and history. [However, thankfully there isn't a romance, although the making of one is hinted at in the epilogue. Aside from the style, the actual plot was pretty much the worst. also, the fact that the title comes from "di mana bumi dipijak, disitu langit dijunjung" makes me appreciate this even more. I can’t wait every week for it to update! [graphic violence, graphic depictions of death (from obtrusive thoughts), gore (from obtrusive thoughts), obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and panic attacks, death of loved one, multiple blood mentions, racism. Now that I've read the book, I found it disappointing on several levels. In the summer, she goes to Israel to work on a kibbutz. It's bittersweet, humorous, heart wrenc. Aside from the style, the actual plot was pretty much the worst. I really enjoyed reading Sarah's journey of her time in Jerusalem and the kibbutz. This relates alot to myself as well growing up American, yet the foods I eat are Salvadorean. For the first time, Sarah feels what it's like to really laugh, really smile, and truly love. Refresh and try again. The names of the cultures and countries could be changed to just about anything. The topic is not something that I would be predisposed to read, but I have a thing for verse novels that makes me read virtually every one I hear of. It is made of air and air is made of all kinds of gas molecules. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. People are being urged to only flush "the 3Ps - pee, poo and paper" - and put oils and fats in the bin. HI! by Salaam Reads. "The Weight of Our Sky" was dark and intense but written with compassion so that, despite all the horrors, there were some wonderfully moving moments of humanity where people, regardless of race, supported each other in their time of need. Books and writing were--and still are--a haven for me, and I count myself so lucky that I have a chance to share my stories with others. I'm sure there's more than one reason, but the main one is probably to help promote the book. And I liked what I found here. The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf. Books and writing were--and still are--a haven for me, and I count myself so lucky that I have a chance to share my stories with others. A music-loving teen with OCD does everything she can to find her way back to her mother during the historic race riots in 1969 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in this heart-pounding literary debut. You can really feel Sarah grow up in the short time frame that takes place in the book. Moving, sincere and fast-paced, with a wealth of local detail. But, as the story progresses Sarah seems to be deeply. But, as the story progresses Sarah seems to be deeply. This novel would be a great addition to a unit about religion. I really liked this book, but I thought that A Map of the Known World was a lot better. As Sarah, a Jewish band-geek from Pennsylvania, is put on a plane to Israel for the summer she is not sure what to expect from the kibbutz she is going to be volunteering at. The book with simmers with tension and danger. The book is written as poetry, but that is mainly so because the lines are short. Nobody in Israel knows anything about her, where she comes from, and who she is. Thankfully, the importance of love, tolerance and family shone through. YA Historical Fiction. I currently live and work in New York City where, when I'm not writing, I'm riding my bike, taking a sculpting class, or playing with my dog, Molly. March 2nd 2006 Jewish Americans in Children's Literature, 33 Can't-Wait Works of YA Speculative Fiction for Summer. 22 quotes from The Weight of Our Sky: ‘It means where we plant our feet is where we must hold up the sky. ok, the cover is FABULOUS, but the synopsis doesn't seem to relate to it at all. The Weight of Our Sky is really a good book. The weight of the riots’ reality falls upon Melati, a Mu The Weight of Our Sky is a labor of great pain, but it's also a labor of tremendous love. However, it is much more than that. I loved the unique way it was written - in poetic form, but still story-like. it feels very comforting how familiar everything is. While on a mission, Melati is also fighting her own demons as she suffers from severe anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). But this country belongs to all of us! Don't ask. But Mel is also plagued by gruesome thoughts: she believes she harbors a djinn inside her, one who threatens her with horrific images of her mother’s death unless she adheres to an elaborate ritual of counting and tapping. But Mel is also plagued by gruesome thoughts: she believes she harbors a djinn inside her, one who threatens her with horrific images of her mother’s death unless she adheres to an elaborate ritual of counting and tapping. She also feels like she fits in for the first time in her life. My question is why did you decide to post the book on Webtoon? “We all do. Culture and language make it even more evident that your a different person. It bores me, it’s written dryly, and I just don’t connect as much to the characters. School is tough for her, she doesn't belong, she is made fun of, and she has never felt comfort and true happiness. When she travels to Israel, she finally finds her niche among her family and friends, and also love. She works at a commune and finds out that she loves her homeland. To see what your friends thought of this book. Sorry this is not even the review for the book lmao I'm so sorry. The Weight of Our Sky By Hanna Alkaf About the Book Melati Ahmad is a movie-going, Beatles-obsessed sixteen-year-old. The story will be shown to a new audience and they might be inclined to read the book. So I liked this book ok; however, I wasn't really attached to the character at the end of the story, and that's a must for me to really get into a book. Another winner from Sandell! During the fateful events in May, Melati finds herself stuck between the Malays and the Chinese, until she is rescued by a Chinese family and inevitably separated from her mother. And she does, and more, and it's all in very lovely verse. Format: Hardcover. Made me feel all fuzzy inside blekh. Despite the amazing poetic like writing, that Lisa Ann Sandell is known for, the plot line seemed easy, and expected. Brutally honest, sincere, and heartfelt, THE WEIGHT OF OUR SKY offers a window into a place you may not know and to a time you may not be familiar with. The art and story is AMAZING on this webtoon! However, something changes and she finds out she really doesn't know what she wants. Extremely wow, and I loved that OCD rep so much. Pressure is essentially the weight of the atmosphere above our heads, which is 100 km high. It's pretty effective. Now I want to go eat pizza "with a view" and have some local hummus. The author spent time on a kibbutz in Israel herself, so the details of life there feel authentic. She feels like no one at her school understands her. Many Jewish students would be able to relate to Sarah’s experience, but other students may also connect with Sarah’s struggle to find herself. Maybe read both. The use of free verse gives strenght and melody to the story. I've only read a few book written in stanza's and I thought it was a little annoying at the beginning, but by the end, I was used to it. I loved the unique way it was written - in poetic form, but still story-like. WATCH | 'Sky Rojo' trailer. The Weight of Our Sky By Hanna Alkaf About the Book Melati Ahmad is a movie-going, Beatles-obsessed sixteen-year-old. Synopsis. The Weight of an Infinite Sky is a beautiful tale and the perfect winter read!” (RT Book Reviews (4 stars)) “This novel captures the real and complex topics of our times: land-use issues, family dynamics, alcoholism, art, and the beauty and sorrows of small-town life. The topic is not something that I would be predisposed to read, but I have a thing for verse novels that makes me read virtually every one I hear of. When his father unexpectedly dies, Anthony comes back home and takes a … On their journey through town, Mel sees for herself the devastation caused by the riots. Overall the story was OK. Weight of the air is evenly distributed over the earth’s surface. The atmospheres recreated by the author is something really unique. There’s a bit of a chill in the air, so Iwaizumi pulls his jacket tighter around himself. Melati Ahmad looks like your typical movie-going, Beatles-obsessed sixteen-year-old. Be the first to ask a question about The Weight of the Sky. Anthony Fry feels differently than most of the ranchers he knows and wants to escape to New York City, hoping to become an actor and find a more exciting life after he graduates from college. Nobody in Israel knows anything about her, where she comes from, and who she is. So when the opportunity arrives for Sarah to spend her summer volunteering on a kibbutz in Israel, Sarah grabs at it. PRAISE FOR THE WEIGHT OF OUR SKY: “This stunning debut from Malaysian author Alkaf filters Melati’s sympathetic internal narrative through a mental illness barely understood and poorly treated for the era, and the setting and secondary characters convey a visceral, nerve-wracking moment in time. It's officially one of my fav reads in 2019. In her rough Bridgeport neighborhood, Chris bites her tongue when her best friend gets sent to juvenile detention for a crime she didn't commit. I heard this author of young-adult novels written in verse speak at a meeting of English teachers. Israel is a somewhat unusual topic for YA. “It means where we plant our feet is where we must hold up the sky. There is space for us all.”. This is a gentle coming-of-age/self-discovery book - easy to read, lyrical and sweet. User Review - Hanna Alkaf - Publishers Weekly. I've never been a huge free verse poetry lover, and I read this one for a prooject. ok that is all lol. ebook. Although i cannot technically relate to Sarah (bc i’m egyptian and muslim lmao) i still somehow relate to her? Not being able to speak the language, Sarah feels very isolated. Since air moves around easily, it presses on us from all the directions. Sarah is given a clean slate and a chance to shed the weight of her past. A music loving teen with OCD does everything she can to find her way back to her mother during the historic race riots in 1969 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. by Hanna Alkaf. I loved this book and read it in one day! Another winner from Sandell! An American jewish girl that goes to Israel for the first time to work on a kibbutz and gets to experience a different life. If you have nothing better to do, you should read this book just to pass the time. I enjoyed reading this nove. So when she gets a chance to spend the summer on a kibbutz in Israel, Sarah jumps at the opportunity to escape her world. This was the best book I've read this year. A music loving teen with OCD does everything she can to find her way back to her mother during the historic race riots in 1969 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Genre: Middle Grade, Young Adult. This first novel is a fictional representation of her own experience of a summer at a kibbutz. Re: Weight of the Sky By: Denial Sinfae On: December 14, 2017, 05:18:05 PM To make Perfect Cut Conflagrant Diamond (Jewelry Making: Yield 1, Trivial 423), Combine in a Jewelry Making Table: Correct recipe is - Cleaning Solution, Jewelers Glass, … Douglas has really found a winner in their Sky G series. Told with a refreshing perspective of an American who goes discovers her roots and how it is being Jewish, she feels like she belongs, but at the same time an outsider as well. It was more than just poems though, it not only sounds lyrical but also told an interesting story. I liked how I could relate to the main character. We’d love your help. The Weight of the Sky. She manages to quiet the djinn until the evening of May 13, … From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up-In this novel set during the Malaysian race riots of 1969, 16-year-old Melati struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder, believing that she is being tormented by a djinn whose threats against her mother can be appeased only with counting rituals. The verse did not feel intentional (more like she just hit enter every few words to make the book longer) and it didn't add anything to my experience. Melati Ahmad looks like your typical movie-going, Beatles-obsessed sixteen-year-old. This was the second book I've read by Lisa Sandell, and I was a little disappointed. Publisher: Salaam Reads. I was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, where I'm told that I was forever buried in books. The Weight of Our Sky. Like Sarah, I am a Jew who doesn't know her roots well. Besides that, she’s a marching band geek and the only Jew in her class. And there's not much of a plot either. When she travels to Israel, she finally finds her niche among her family and friends, and also love. -- I'd like to warn you ahead of time that the contents include: Racism, graphic violence, on-page death, OCD and anxiety triggers. This novel is about a young Jewish girl, Sarah, who travels to Israel for a summer. I didn't like or agree with everything that happened. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. You hold Melati's hand as she battles her very own demon and you will her to win because giving in is not a choice. “The Douglas Sky G 6-weight is an incredible rod. someone that would enjoy traveling to a foreign land. Throughout the story Sarah falls in love, meets new people, and has a life changing experience. I am gonna write a letter to Dr M, and pass it to my husband, and tell him to forward it to the BPK. The Sky G 6-weight was a dream to cast. Damn, who did the cover art? Melati was on a mission to find her mother who got separated from her in the midst of the chaos. I reason I read "Not Even Bones" is because I found the webtoon, and the reason I want to read this book is because I love the webtoon. The sky now is a dull, dark grey, the threat of a downpour creeping over the city. I can't think of any books other than this one set in Israel, in fact. Expected Publication Date: February 5th, 2019. I liked this book, but I felt like it was a fast read. This seems like a good place to put this, so if you're considering reading my book -- I'M THE AUTHOR! If you're not in the right frame of mind to take that on, please consider setting it aside and waiting until you're better able to take these on. I liked how all of the little things in the book ultimately changed Sarah. The main character is an American Jewish teenager, who spends her summer on a kibbutz in Israel to try and find herself and her heritage. I still think the writing style is unique, and I like that, as well as some of the personal insight it gave into a look of Israel. But living in Israel brings new complications, and when the idyllic world Sarah creates suddenly shatters, she finds herself longing for the home she thought she’d outgrown. Besides that, she’s a marching band geek and the only Jew in her class. In her village, a neighbor tells her that her mother, a nurse, was called in to help with the many bodies piling up at the hospital. I enjoyed reading this novel as much for the descriptions of the scenery and life there as for Sarah's blossoming and growth. I really enjoyed reading Sarah's journey of her time in Jerusalem and the kibbutz. The book is written as poetry, but that is mainly so because the lines are short. I was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, where I'm told that I was forever buried in books. cute, touching, honestly a really wistful read. She says that the brain is wider than the sky, deeper than the sea, and almost the same as the weight of God. But this story is very gruesome which include graphic violence, intense fighting with deaths, & somehow triggering because of the racism, ocd and anxiety part! We make our own sky, and we can hold it up—together.”, “Do not ever let anyone tell you that you do not belong here,” she had said, looking at us intently. The Weight of Our Sky (ARC) Author: Hanna Alkaf. Not being able to speak the language, Sarah feels very isolated. We live and die by the rules of the land we live in. And I liked what I found here. I'm glad the story is centered around the Malaysian riots and appreciate the OCD rep, but the writing style is too simplistic for my tastes and you can tell this is a debut novel because the main character's tribulations and developments are told instead of shown. Not that the writing is bad; it isn't, but it's not poetry. I wish it were still in print so I could order it for my library! The cover artist is Guy Shield, with art direction by Krista Vossen! In this intense historical drama set against the May 1969 race riots in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a … Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This relates alot to myself as well growing up American, yet the foods I eat are Salvadorean. Looking for some out-of-this-world reading this summer? She lives in Kuala Lumpur with her family, and The Weight of Our Sky is her first novel. very rarely do I find a book that I enjoy, learn, and can relate to on so many levels. Welcome back. True poetry with imagery, thoughtful line breaks, careful choice of diction, or density is rare in this book. Being the only Jew in her class, Sarah feels trapped inside of her small town in Pennsylvania. Sarah goes to Israel to hopefully learn aobut her culture, her Jewish side. Those gas molecules have weight! What I love about verse novels is how a good one can give you an intense look inside a character's head, and mission accomplished here. Funny how that is your an outsider to your own country and to your hometown. Highly recommended! Mel must survive on her own, with the help of … Sandell spoke so well and so feelingly of her life as a bookish child, I had thought I would see more of that here. I liked t. This was the second book I've read by Lisa Sandell, and I was a little disappointed. Now that I've read the book, I found it disappointing on several levels. School is tough for her, she doesn't belong, she is made fun of, and she has never felt comfort and true happiness. I don't really want to say more about this one; I'm just really disappointed with it and I absolutely would not recommend it to anyone else. It helps to emphasize her journey of trying to find her place in the world, while also exploring her life outside of her comfort zones and home. 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