Hidden Colours, Nillu Nasser
Hidden Colours, Nillu Nasser
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Hidden Colours

Author: Nillu Nasser

Narrator: L Spooner

Unabridged: 10 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/20/2021


Synopsis

Each evening, nestled in Berlin's Treptower Park, the immigrant circus comes to life.“A provocative, heartfelt journey from the first page to the striking conclusion.” ~ Alyssa Elmore, from Readers’ Favorite Book ReviewsWhen 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 ReviewsEvolved Publishing presents a compelling literary tale of the clash of cultures, from award-winning author Nillu Nasser.“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“...an engrossing portrait of clashes between cultures, shared bonds and points of contention....” ~ D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cass

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 gove......more

Goodreads review by Bianca

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 ci......more

Goodreads review by Karen

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......more