Mariam Sharma Hits the Road
Mariam Sharma Hits the Road by Sheba Karim, published by HarperCollins Publishers on November 10, 2020, is a young adult fiction novel that follows the journey of three Pakistani-American teenagers. As they embark on a spontaneous road trip through the American landscape, the story explores themes of friendship, cultural identity, and the complexities of family dynamics. The narrative centers around Mariam, who, after her freshman year of college, is eager to spend time with her best friends, Ghazala and Umar, as they navigate a challenging situation involving a scandalous photo.
Readers will find a blend of humor and heartfelt moments as Mariam and Umar devise a plan to help Ghazala escape her parents’ wrath. The road trip to New Orleans serves as a backdrop for their adventures, highlighting issues of diversity, assimilation, and the struggles of coming of age. This edition, comprising 336 pages, delves into social themes relevant to today’s youth, making it a relatable exploration of identity and belonging.
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Three Pakistani-American teenagers, on a trip through the land of pork ribs, mechanical bulls, and Confederate flags. It’s going to be quite an adventure.
The summer after her freshman year of college, Mariam is looking forward to working and hanging out with her best friends: irrepressible and beautiful Ghazala and religious but closeted Umar.
But when a scandalous photo of Ghaz appears on a billboard in Times Square, Mariam and Umar come up with a plan to rescue her from her furious parents. And what could be a better escape than a spontaneous road trip down to New Orleans?
With the heartbreaking honesty of Julie Murphy’s Dumplin’ mixed with the cultural growing pains and smart snark of When Dimple Met Rishi, this wry, remarkable road-trip story is about questioning where you come from–and choosing the family that chooses you back.
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