Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel Fattah

So you are curious about this ever growing cult of Hijabis. Well, here is a book that will give you some real insights on who they really are. They are just girls like every other girl out there.This book narrates the ordeal of a girl who adopts the hijab living in the west. In doing so the author beautifully covers all criticism hurled towards young Muslims in the current era. The author very aptly responds to the critique with logical reasoning in the voice of a young Australian Muslimah. The life of Muslims living in the West is shown with a touch of realism. The apprehensions, thinking, identity crisis, clash of cultures, attitudes and behavior of the Muslim community are captured into a simple yet sweet novel.

As far as the literary potential of the book is concerned, the plot is quite predictable. But then again it isn't exactly a mystery novel. The focus is more on the emotional aspect of being the odd one out. Moreover, if you expect to increase your vocabulary by reading this book; then don't. the book uses a very casual writing style, so as to target a younger reader audience. On the upside the writer spices up the book with witty jokes and amusing conversations.

All in all, this feat of writing reassures the world that Muslims are just ordinary human beings with the same sorrows and joy as others. It is a fantastic effort by Randa Abdel Fattah to soften and boost the image of Muslims without compromising on the religious principles. The book won the Australian Book Industry Award for Australian Book of The Year Award for older children.

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