Name: When Morning Comes
ISBN: 9781896580692

Arushi Raina

This gripping love story for teen readers is set in South Africa in 1976.

When Morning Comes

Nadine 

3.5 stars. Part of the NOW (Not our War) series, takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1976 during the time of the Soweto uprisings. 4 characters representing the Black (2x), White & Indian perspectives. 
Good story, builds up nicely giving context to what was going on at the time and a very nice twist at the end. Felt the character development could have been a bit stronger with a bit more on the inner lives of the characters. The short chapters from each perspective made for a bit choppy / superficial writing, but makes it accessible for the middle-grade reader. For YA / Adult I would expect something more in-depth. We're left a bit hanging on the relationship between Meena & Zanele - does Meena want to leave with her for political or personal reasons?

All in all a good and welcome read on a complex topic.

When Morning Comes

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