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Hidden Colours
Each evening, nestled in Berlin's Treptower Park, the immigrant circus comes to life.
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“A provocative, heartfelt journey from the first page to the striking conclusion." ~ Alyssa Elmore, from Readers' Favorite Book Reviews
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When Yusuf fled Syria, he lost everything. Now the circus, with its middle-eastern flair, is the only home he knows. When the lights go on, the refugees dazzle their audience, but off-stage tensions flare.
Ellie is passionate about the circus and drawn to its broken people. Even so, if she wants to keep her job at the newspaper, she must head up a campaign against it.
One night, in the midst of a show, two young circus boys come to blows. With the circus at risk of closure, Ellie must convince her readers that we can have compassion for those we fear, or Yusuf will be forced to uproot again.
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“Nasser eloquently explores racism, Islamophobia, and xenophobia through a narrative that’s tender, haunting, and fearless…'Hidden Colours' is an unforgettable tale of personal trauma and social justice.” ~ Caitlin Lyle Farley, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
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Evolved Publishing presents a compelling literary tale of the clash of cultures, from award-winning author Nillu Nasser. [DRM-Free]
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“'Hidden Colours' is a must-read for those who enjoy interpersonal drama and are also concerned with the cold, discriminatory hatred that’s seeping into our world.” ~ K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
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BOOKS BY NILLU NASSER:
"All the Tomorrows"
"Hidden Colours"
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MORE GREAT WOMEN'S FICTION FROM EVOLVED PUBLISHING:
"Between Two Doors" by Taya DeVere
"Participant" by Carmen Kemp
"White Chalk" by P.K. Tyler
"Cassia" by Lanette Kauten
"Yours to Keep or Throw Aside" by E.D. Martin
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“A provocative, heartfelt journey from the first page to the striking conclusion." ~ Alyssa Elmore, from Readers' Favorite Book Reviews
~~~
When Yusuf fled Syria, he lost everything. Now the circus, with its middle-eastern flair, is the only home he knows. When the lights go on, the refugees dazzle their audience, but off-stage tensions flare.
Ellie is passionate about the circus and drawn to its broken people. Even so, if she wants to keep her job at the newspaper, she must head up a campaign against it.
One night, in the midst of a show, two young circus boys come to blows. With the circus at risk of closure, Ellie must convince her readers that we can have compassion for those we fear, or Yusuf will be forced to uproot again.
~~~
“Nasser eloquently explores racism, Islamophobia, and xenophobia through a narrative that’s tender, haunting, and fearless…'Hidden Colours' is an unforgettable tale of personal trauma and social justice.” ~ Caitlin Lyle Farley, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
~~~
Evolved Publishing presents a compelling literary tale of the clash of cultures, from award-winning author Nillu Nasser. [DRM-Free]
~~~
“'Hidden Colours' is a must-read for those who enjoy interpersonal drama and are also concerned with the cold, discriminatory hatred that’s seeping into our world.” ~ K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews
~~~
BOOKS BY NILLU NASSER:
"All the Tomorrows"
"Hidden Colours"
~~~
MORE GREAT WOMEN'S FICTION FROM EVOLVED PUBLISHING:
"Between Two Doors" by Taya DeVere
"Participant" by Carmen Kemp
"White Chalk" by P.K. Tyler
"Cassia" by Lanette Kauten
"Yours to Keep or Throw Aside" by E.D. Martin
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Published December 3, 2018
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Nillu Nasser
10 books28 followersNillu Nasser is a writer of literary fiction, a tea drinker and a book hoarder. Her stories take place in rich settings and explore the search for identity from an outsider’s perspective. After graduating, Nillu worked in politics, but eventually reverted to her first love: writing. She lives in London with her husband, three children, two cats and a dog. If you fly into Gatwick and look hard enough, you will see her furiously scribbling in her garden office, where she is working on her next story.
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December 5, 2018
I will remember Hidden Colours for a very long time. The first thing I noticed is how well Nellu Nasser has written this page turning novel. The atmosphere is electric. Gathered in the blue and bronze fabric tent, are performers ready to please their audience, including me! Yusuf fled Syria to work in Berlins circus. The sadness part is when racist remarks are aimed at talented Yusuf. I hadn't heard of the author Nillu Nasser before, so I have now become a great fan of her work. Count me in for what is next for Nillu in 2019 is a book titled An Ocean Of Mask, this is about Norah a headmistress of a community boarding school. Can't wait for it!
October 21, 2020
When Yusuf fled Syria, he lost everything. Now the circus, with its middle-eastern flair, is the only home he knows. When the lights go on, the refugees dazzle their audience, but off-stage tensions flare.
Ellie is passionate about the circus and drawn to its broken people. Even so, if she wants to keep her job at the newspaper, she must head up a campaign against it.
One night, in the midst of a show, two young circus boys come to blows. With the circus at risk of closure, Ellie must convince her readers that we can have compassion for those we fear, or Yusuf will be forced to uproot again.
There’s something magical about stories set in a circus, isn’t there? The lights, the big top, the feeling that everyone watching the show is being whisked into a world of endless possibility. I have never felt the slightest desire to go to a real circus (too many clowns for my liking) but I will read and watch everything I can get my hands on about a fictional circus. Found family is one my absolute favourite tropes to read about, and the bond of a found family in the world of the circus is one of the strongest.
The circus in Hidden Colours lives in contemporary Berlin, part of an integration project set up so that the people of Berlin hopefully become more welcoming to the refugees seeking a new life in their city. It’s not going well.
Yusuf, who fled Syria and has become second in command at the circus, believes in the power of the circus and the spectacle that they create each night for their audience, even while others in the show are more sceptical.
Ellie is a young German reporter, sent to report on the crime rates and to link it to the circus by any means necessary. The only trouble is, Ellie loves the circus, and wants to uncover the humanity behind the people there, the truth behind the fearmongering.
When a tragic moment between two young circus performers threatens to destroy the precarious life that the performers have built there, Yusuf and Ellie seem to be the only people who might be able to save the circus and its people.
I really liked the way this was written, contrasting the warmth and wonder of the circus with the horrors they left behind, and layering in reporter Ellie’s story and that of the minister who set up the circus project in the first place and now needs to decide whether to keep backing it or jettison it in favour of his career.
A beautifully told story combining the wonder of the circus with the horror of fleeing a war zone, only to find yourself unwanted in the country you’re trying to make a new home in.
Original review here!
Ellie is passionate about the circus and drawn to its broken people. Even so, if she wants to keep her job at the newspaper, she must head up a campaign against it.
One night, in the midst of a show, two young circus boys come to blows. With the circus at risk of closure, Ellie must convince her readers that we can have compassion for those we fear, or Yusuf will be forced to uproot again.
There’s something magical about stories set in a circus, isn’t there? The lights, the big top, the feeling that everyone watching the show is being whisked into a world of endless possibility. I have never felt the slightest desire to go to a real circus (too many clowns for my liking) but I will read and watch everything I can get my hands on about a fictional circus. Found family is one my absolute favourite tropes to read about, and the bond of a found family in the world of the circus is one of the strongest.
The circus in Hidden Colours lives in contemporary Berlin, part of an integration project set up so that the people of Berlin hopefully become more welcoming to the refugees seeking a new life in their city. It’s not going well.
Yusuf, who fled Syria and has become second in command at the circus, believes in the power of the circus and the spectacle that they create each night for their audience, even while others in the show are more sceptical.
Ellie is a young German reporter, sent to report on the crime rates and to link it to the circus by any means necessary. The only trouble is, Ellie loves the circus, and wants to uncover the humanity behind the people there, the truth behind the fearmongering.
When a tragic moment between two young circus performers threatens to destroy the precarious life that the performers have built there, Yusuf and Ellie seem to be the only people who might be able to save the circus and its people.
I really liked the way this was written, contrasting the warmth and wonder of the circus with the horrors they left behind, and layering in reporter Ellie’s story and that of the minister who set up the circus project in the first place and now needs to decide whether to keep backing it or jettison it in favour of his career.
A beautifully told story combining the wonder of the circus with the horror of fleeing a war zone, only to find yourself unwanted in the country you’re trying to make a new home in.
Original review here!
December 14, 2018
This book highlights an important issue that is being discussed throughout much of the world currently, which is about immigration. The right to come into another country as someone not born there. The story focuses on Yusuf, an acrobat, from a circus that has been made of refugees by the local government and Ellie Richter, a reporter. Their stories intertwine and tell a story of a world changing, sometimes not for the better. If I am completely honest with my own feelings, I would have rated this a 3 if I was basing this just on my own feelings. As I began to read this book, my internal reader kept saying that I wanted Christmas drivel. You know that sappy Hallmark type of movie book. They exist, trust me. I wanted those. This isn’t that. It isn’t supposed to be that either. I reminded myself that I needed to be objective and not base my rating on how I was feeling about the fact that this wasn’t the Christmas book I wanted to read, but instead focus on the content. When I removed my own feelings, I recognized very quickly that this was a 4 “star” (magical ornament is what I call it) read. The story delivers an important message, but at times the story is flawed on that delivery.
Nasser at the beginning of this book is clearly trying to establish who the members of the circus are. The forces that drove them to be in the circus instead of in their home countries. She masterfully showcases throughout the book the atrocities that refugees see in their life and how they are escaping true terrors that many of us will never know. I identified strongly with that element, as someone that has dealt with more than most people understand or care to realize (homelessness, drug addiction, and several forms of abuse). I found myself feeling attachment to Yusuf more than the “white” character of Ellie, who I felt like I should have been identifying with. The issue I had with Nasser’s set-up is that she spends too much time trying to establish this. For a good chunk of the book I was confused on how the plot would move forward and sometimes this is because the author is trying to leave some mystery, but that isn’t what this feels like. It almost felt like Nasser was trying to discover through the first 20 or so chapters what she wanted the book to be. The book focuses heavily on the circus and the various refugees within it. Sometimes feeling like it is meandering. I was discussing the book with a friend, as I read, and at one point I had to literally say that now it seemed like it was moving from a book just about immigration to suddenly thinking it was a romance novel. I was genuinely confused by the sudden change towards romance. It did not feel natural in the story, which a few times took me out of the story. While the connection between Yusuf and Ellie did not feel like an instant connection, it still felt a little forced, for me. I was hoping for camaraderie at best, but instead got blossoms (if you read this book, this word choice will make more sense). It wasn’t until the plot started moving near the halfway point, mainly surrounding the element of political corruption within the pages, that I started to become deeply invested in the book. The story started showcasing that these are things that impact our viewpoints every day. People manipulate the narrative through various means to make normal people feel a certain way on issues, like immigration. When this occurred, it reminded me of the realities of the world that we currently live within. It was this real world connection that got me through to the end of this book.
It may seem like I didn’t enjoy this book because I am bemoaning it as a book I didn’t feel like I would have read and then I am complaining about the romance, but notice I am giving it 4-stars. There is a reason for this. The journey that Nasser takes us on is important. This is a story about political corruption, back alley deals, fake news, and many aspects of the modern world. The real world that we are currently living in and how that world is spinning our image on people that could be considered to be within an “other” class in society. The reality is that while this was fictionalized, many of these elements are at play. Nasser spins a tale that showcases why we should have compassion for refugees. These are people that have come from atrocities. They are not looking for hand-outs. They are not looking even for sympathy, but instead are simply looking for a place where they can feel safe in the world. Imagine coming from a place where you had to be scared all the time, Nasser paints that image and delivers it to us on a tear-stained canvas. I book hasn’t moved me due to the message in a long-time, Nasser’s book did move me. It reminded me that we, as a society, must do better for others. We do not have to fake happiness 24/7 or help every single person that we come across, but in general we should be concerned about doing more good than harm. We should not be so concerned about ourselves and our own aspirations that it pushes someone else to the brink of society. Our rising should never come at the expense of someone else’s falling. When I reached the final page of this book, I couldn’t write my review. I needed to set with this book. To let the context, the words, and the moments seep into my being. When I finally let it all come together I realized that this book, for me, reminded me of a simple thing: humanity. To always have humanity. It reminded me to be better, to do better, and to live better. I appreciate that this book by Nasser reminded me of this.
This book may have not entirely found its footing at the beginning, but this is an important read. The discussions that can be had from this book are vital in our current climate. The digital edition that I had book club discussion questions. These questions would open a line of dialogue that is needed. It could provide a group, a book club, or some other gathering that utilized books an easy and approachable resource to discuss the topic of immigration, refugees, politics, motivations, and so many other elements. Take the time to open up a dialogue about immigration with your friends. They may not be easy conversations. If you can’t find the words, simply slide them this book. Discuss afterwards. It will be worth it.
Nasser at the beginning of this book is clearly trying to establish who the members of the circus are. The forces that drove them to be in the circus instead of in their home countries. She masterfully showcases throughout the book the atrocities that refugees see in their life and how they are escaping true terrors that many of us will never know. I identified strongly with that element, as someone that has dealt with more than most people understand or care to realize (homelessness, drug addiction, and several forms of abuse). I found myself feeling attachment to Yusuf more than the “white” character of Ellie, who I felt like I should have been identifying with. The issue I had with Nasser’s set-up is that she spends too much time trying to establish this. For a good chunk of the book I was confused on how the plot would move forward and sometimes this is because the author is trying to leave some mystery, but that isn’t what this feels like. It almost felt like Nasser was trying to discover through the first 20 or so chapters what she wanted the book to be. The book focuses heavily on the circus and the various refugees within it. Sometimes feeling like it is meandering. I was discussing the book with a friend, as I read, and at one point I had to literally say that now it seemed like it was moving from a book just about immigration to suddenly thinking it was a romance novel. I was genuinely confused by the sudden change towards romance. It did not feel natural in the story, which a few times took me out of the story. While the connection between Yusuf and Ellie did not feel like an instant connection, it still felt a little forced, for me. I was hoping for camaraderie at best, but instead got blossoms (if you read this book, this word choice will make more sense). It wasn’t until the plot started moving near the halfway point, mainly surrounding the element of political corruption within the pages, that I started to become deeply invested in the book. The story started showcasing that these are things that impact our viewpoints every day. People manipulate the narrative through various means to make normal people feel a certain way on issues, like immigration. When this occurred, it reminded me of the realities of the world that we currently live within. It was this real world connection that got me through to the end of this book.
It may seem like I didn’t enjoy this book because I am bemoaning it as a book I didn’t feel like I would have read and then I am complaining about the romance, but notice I am giving it 4-stars. There is a reason for this. The journey that Nasser takes us on is important. This is a story about political corruption, back alley deals, fake news, and many aspects of the modern world. The real world that we are currently living in and how that world is spinning our image on people that could be considered to be within an “other” class in society. The reality is that while this was fictionalized, many of these elements are at play. Nasser spins a tale that showcases why we should have compassion for refugees. These are people that have come from atrocities. They are not looking for hand-outs. They are not looking even for sympathy, but instead are simply looking for a place where they can feel safe in the world. Imagine coming from a place where you had to be scared all the time, Nasser paints that image and delivers it to us on a tear-stained canvas. I book hasn’t moved me due to the message in a long-time, Nasser’s book did move me. It reminded me that we, as a society, must do better for others. We do not have to fake happiness 24/7 or help every single person that we come across, but in general we should be concerned about doing more good than harm. We should not be so concerned about ourselves and our own aspirations that it pushes someone else to the brink of society. Our rising should never come at the expense of someone else’s falling. When I reached the final page of this book, I couldn’t write my review. I needed to set with this book. To let the context, the words, and the moments seep into my being. When I finally let it all come together I realized that this book, for me, reminded me of a simple thing: humanity. To always have humanity. It reminded me to be better, to do better, and to live better. I appreciate that this book by Nasser reminded me of this.
This book may have not entirely found its footing at the beginning, but this is an important read. The discussions that can be had from this book are vital in our current climate. The digital edition that I had book club discussion questions. These questions would open a line of dialogue that is needed. It could provide a group, a book club, or some other gathering that utilized books an easy and approachable resource to discuss the topic of immigration, refugees, politics, motivations, and so many other elements. Take the time to open up a dialogue about immigration with your friends. They may not be easy conversations. If you can’t find the words, simply slide them this book. Discuss afterwards. It will be worth it.
December 3, 2018
This book introduces you to a variety of complex characters and topical situations; it is a work of fiction, yet it hits close to home.
With "Hidden Colours", Nillu Nasser has created a remarkable, well-elaborated story with interesting characters. It was easy to get into the story; the author guides you through the Berlin setting while subtly taking you closer to the characters and their lives. Yusuf and Ellie are very complex, likeable; the other characters are of sufficient depth - according to their relevance. Nillu Nasser created a remarkable story that offers food for thought on current day topics like xenophobia, racism, the lack of integrity, etc. The story proceeds at a steady pace, carefully portraying the main persons and their feelings; it comprises some interesting turns, and has a great flow. "Hidden Colours" is intense, thought-provoking, and unforgettable.
This is a book for you if you like stories with a meaning, carefully elaborated plots with memorable characters, as well as food for thought.
Highly recommended!
With "Hidden Colours", Nillu Nasser has created a remarkable, well-elaborated story with interesting characters. It was easy to get into the story; the author guides you through the Berlin setting while subtly taking you closer to the characters and their lives. Yusuf and Ellie are very complex, likeable; the other characters are of sufficient depth - according to their relevance. Nillu Nasser created a remarkable story that offers food for thought on current day topics like xenophobia, racism, the lack of integrity, etc. The story proceeds at a steady pace, carefully portraying the main persons and their feelings; it comprises some interesting turns, and has a great flow. "Hidden Colours" is intense, thought-provoking, and unforgettable.
This is a book for you if you like stories with a meaning, carefully elaborated plots with memorable characters, as well as food for thought.
Highly recommended!
December 6, 2018
In her second novel, Nillu Nasser is clearly at ease in her role as novelist in the literary fiction genre, and Hidden Colours is my favourite of her work so far. The story revolves around an immigrant circus which attracts negative media attention after an unfortunate accident takes place on the circus site.
This one line—“We are all displaced people”—sums up why this story and its characters particularly resonated with me. As an immigrant myself, and with the subject of immigration and refugees being used as a political tool, I appreciate how the author represented the complexities, nuances, and emotion that is associated with a person (or group of people) who essentially live in a state of exile, and the tenuous relationship they have with their adopted country.
In addition to a compelling story, Nillu writes with such eloquence that I could quote many wonderful images. But I will leave you to find out for yourself and offer a few quotes that I loved.
“He’d grown comfortable with the masks of the circus, the nightly performances when he could pretend he was a different person. Being vulnerable made him an object of ridicule and pathos.”
“Alien environments didn’t faze her…She turned her magnifying glass on herself, as she would on a story.”
“The circus tent dominated the cloudless sky, almost as if the swirling chaos had been a fragment of Yusuf ’s imagination, as if the demons had been obliterated by the rising sun.”
“The injustice burned Yusuf. He grew irritated at their willingness to bend themselves out of shape, just to please passing strangers. He’d travelled to Germany out of necessity.”
“If we look inside, every one of us has a seed of resistance em- bedded in ourselves that strikes out against those different from us.”
This book is very relevant to the times and I highly recommend it.
This one line—“We are all displaced people”—sums up why this story and its characters particularly resonated with me. As an immigrant myself, and with the subject of immigration and refugees being used as a political tool, I appreciate how the author represented the complexities, nuances, and emotion that is associated with a person (or group of people) who essentially live in a state of exile, and the tenuous relationship they have with their adopted country.
In addition to a compelling story, Nillu writes with such eloquence that I could quote many wonderful images. But I will leave you to find out for yourself and offer a few quotes that I loved.
“He’d grown comfortable with the masks of the circus, the nightly performances when he could pretend he was a different person. Being vulnerable made him an object of ridicule and pathos.”
“Alien environments didn’t faze her…She turned her magnifying glass on herself, as she would on a story.”
“The circus tent dominated the cloudless sky, almost as if the swirling chaos had been a fragment of Yusuf ’s imagination, as if the demons had been obliterated by the rising sun.”
“The injustice burned Yusuf. He grew irritated at their willingness to bend themselves out of shape, just to please passing strangers. He’d travelled to Germany out of necessity.”
“If we look inside, every one of us has a seed of resistance em- bedded in ourselves that strikes out against those different from us.”
This book is very relevant to the times and I highly recommend it.
November 2, 2018
Hope lives in a circus in Berlin's Treptower Park, a midnight blue and bronze big top that's become home and livelihood to refugees from Syria and Yemen. Yusuf Alam stuns the audience every night with his daring acrobatics but he, like every other member of the circus, feels the pressure of xenophobia and racism as the recurring acts of vandalism at the circus escalate. The circus's patron, Interior Minister, Rex Silberling, interprets the winds of change and decides that the so-called immigrant circus is no longer serving his political interests. Young newspaper reporter, Ellie Richter, knows that the members of the circus have a story to tell besides the slanted, scaremongering article her editor wants her to write, but with her job on the line, Ellie has no choice but to conform.
Nasser eloquently explores racism, Islamaphobia, and xenophobia through a narrative that's tender, haunting, and fearless. Yusuf is a particularly memorable character with a complex architecture of inner turmoil about his identity in this strange land and the traumatic losses that drove him from his homeland. The city of Berlin plays an intricate part of Hidden Colours as Nasser draws on its history to illuminate the irony and hypocrisy of political and cultural views threaded through this novel while also painting a vivid portrait of the celebration of cultural diversity to offset the uglier side of the populace. The budding romance between Yusuf and Ellie felt a little contrived at times and didn’t quite work for me. Hidden Colours is an unforgettable tale of personal trauma and social justice.
Reviewed for Reader's Favorite
Nasser eloquently explores racism, Islamaphobia, and xenophobia through a narrative that's tender, haunting, and fearless. Yusuf is a particularly memorable character with a complex architecture of inner turmoil about his identity in this strange land and the traumatic losses that drove him from his homeland. The city of Berlin plays an intricate part of Hidden Colours as Nasser draws on its history to illuminate the irony and hypocrisy of political and cultural views threaded through this novel while also painting a vivid portrait of the celebration of cultural diversity to offset the uglier side of the populace. The budding romance between Yusuf and Ellie felt a little contrived at times and didn’t quite work for me. Hidden Colours is an unforgettable tale of personal trauma and social justice.
Reviewed for Reader's Favorite
January 12, 2019
Rating: 4.5 STARS
Over a week into the year & I’ve finally finished my first book of 2019... & I loved it! This is one of those books that I feel was written for someone just like me & I’m so glad that one of my Instagram pals posted about it.
Hidden Colours is a book written with a lot of care & consideration, & one that teaches the reader compassion, whilst educating them about the horrors of refugee life. However, it’s also full of that wonderful magic that comes with any circus book & it was lovely reading something written by an author that views the circus a similar way to me. This book is beautiful, heartbreaking, educational & engaging & I want everyone to read it.
I was sent this book by the author in return for an honest review.
⚠️ This book contains discussions of war, death, violence & details about life as a refugee how has had to flee their country for safety. The book also shows racism, Islamophobia & describes hate-crimes ⚠️
Extended Review: https://wp.me/p8MbIo-2Gt
Over a week into the year & I’ve finally finished my first book of 2019... & I loved it! This is one of those books that I feel was written for someone just like me & I’m so glad that one of my Instagram pals posted about it.
Hidden Colours is a book written with a lot of care & consideration, & one that teaches the reader compassion, whilst educating them about the horrors of refugee life. However, it’s also full of that wonderful magic that comes with any circus book & it was lovely reading something written by an author that views the circus a similar way to me. This book is beautiful, heartbreaking, educational & engaging & I want everyone to read it.
I was sent this book by the author in return for an honest review.
⚠️ This book contains discussions of war, death, violence & details about life as a refugee how has had to flee their country for safety. The book also shows racism, Islamophobia & describes hate-crimes ⚠️
Extended Review: https://wp.me/p8MbIo-2Gt
December 3, 2018
Wonderful Story
Hidden Colours is a wonderful story that is very heart felt. I've read a previous work of Nasser and I wasn't disappointed in this one either. It's a great story that keeps the reader engaged with brilliant characters. Nasser brings culture and wondrous colors into an exciting page-turner. I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves a journey of life, love and humanity. Yusuf is a remarkable character and brings the characters to life. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Hidden Colours is a wonderful story that is very heart felt. I've read a previous work of Nasser and I wasn't disappointed in this one either. It's a great story that keeps the reader engaged with brilliant characters. Nasser brings culture and wondrous colors into an exciting page-turner. I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves a journey of life, love and humanity. Yusuf is a remarkable character and brings the characters to life. I look forward to reading more by this author.
November 15, 2018
Hidden Colours is a fascinating and enjoyable look into modern Germany. Timely, urgent, and fascinating. It is always enjoyable and interesting to see the world from another point of view, and Nasser immerses you in such a world. A worthy follow up to her excellent first novel, All The Tomorrows. I'm looking forward to future works from this talented author.
December 20, 2018
This book was excellent. The writing was beautiful and the the story was complex and touching. The characters were very well developed, and without adding any spoilers, I liked the ending. I'm most impressed with how the author brought the characters and the setting to life. The subject matter is more controversial than ever, and very relevant in today's world.
April 9, 2019
I'm so torn on this book. I enjoyed the setting and the topic. I even highlighted a few passages - a rarity fot me. Yet sometimes I found the very descriptive writing distracting. And though I liked the story, I didn't like - or didn't feel - the characters all that much.
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