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  • Engaging storyline
  • Multiple narrators
  • Strong character development
  • Emotionally impactful
  • Well-written
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The Girl Who Fell from the Sky - by Heidi W Durrow (Paperback)

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Rachel is a powerful debut novel by Jamie Durrow, whose story is full of mixed race drama and the impact of culture and politics. It follows the story of Rachel, a young black woman, as she navigates her identity, parentage, and future. The audio book is performed by a trio of talented artists, and the story is woven into the narrative with complex characters. It is a powerful and beautiful piece of literature that will grow with the reader.
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The Girl Who Fell from the Sky is a heart-wrenching portrait of a young biracial girl dealing with society's ideas of race and class. This searing novel tells the story of Rachel, who becomes the sole survivor of a family tragedy after a fateful morning on their Chicago rooftop.
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Rachel is a powerful debut novel by Jamie Durrow, whose story is full of mixed race drama and the impact of culture and politics. It follows the story of Rachel, a young black woman, as she navigates her identity, parentage, and future. The audio book is performed by a trio of talented artists, and the story is woven into the narrative with complex characters. It is a powerful and beautiful piece of literature that will grow with the reader.

Pros

  • Engaging storyline
  • Multiple narrators
  • Strong character development
  • Emotionally impactful
  • Well-written

Cons

  • Confusing at times
  • Lack of clarity in narration
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The Girl Who Fell from the Sky is a heart-wrenching portrait of a young biracial girl dealing with society's ideas of race and class. This searing novel tells the story of Rachel, who becomes the sole survivor of a family tragedy after a fateful morning on their Chicago rooftop.

Specifications

Age RangeAdult
Suggested Age22 Years And Up
Number Of Pages272
Weight55 Pounds
Dimensions (Overall)8.1 Inches (H) X 5.4 Inches (W) X .7 Inches (D)
PublisherAlgonquin Books
LanguageEnglish
GenreFiction + Literature Genres
Sports Sub-genreGeneral
AuthorHeidi W Durrow
FormatPaperback