This was a really entertaining story about life for a journalist in war-torn Bangladesh. This book is kind of like a modern adventure story. The writing was good but not overly verbose, so it could appeal to a wide range of readers. I loved the descriptions of the life of a poor boy growing up in Bangladesh and his friendships. Most of the characters were fun to read about. I think that the female characters could have been fleshed out a little more, but I did like that they were often strong and independent. The humor in the descriptions of the way bureaucracy worked in Bangladesh was a lot of fun. I am absolutely looking forward to reading more by this author and I hope to pick up a physical copy when it's out.

Manzu Islam has a true talent for story telling. This book was well crafted and impactful as a reader. The topics that are touched upon are deep but Islam does it in a way that lets the reader see for themselves how the characters are impacted while also created a well crafted narrative that allowed for the characters to come to life