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Neesh, a Pakistani British girl who seldom speaks, and Sammy, an English youth, have loved one another since they met as young children, but they are threatened by the prejudices of those around them, as were their forebears whose lives they seem to be fulfilling.

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  1. 1

    How does Neesh’s selective mutism function as both a shield and a voice throughout the novel, and how do other characters learn to interpret what she leaves unsaid?

  2. 2

    In what ways does the legacy of the older generations weigh upon Neesh and Sammy, and do you think children are truly doomed to repeat the mistakes and prejudices of their forebears?

  3. 3

    The novel explores the deep-seated prejudices present in their communities; how do these external pressures subtly shape the internal dynamics of Neesh and Sammy’s relationship?

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