Ronit & Jamil
Ronit & Jamil by Pamela L. Laskin is a lyrical novel in verse published by HarperCollins on February 21, 2017. This 192-page book presents a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, set against the backdrop of the contemporary Israel-Palestine conflict. The narrative follows Ronit, an Israeli girl, and Jamil, a Palestinian boy, who find themselves separated by both physical and generational barriers, yet drawn together by a powerful connection.
Readers will discover the complexities of forbidden love as Ronit and Jamil navigate their feelings amidst the tensions of their divided worlds. Their relationship, rooted in a precarious alliance between their fathers, challenges the longstanding animosities that define their lives. As they grapple with the realities of their families’ expectations and the societal pressures surrounding them, Ronit and Jamil face a critical choice that could alter their futures forever. This edition offers a poignant exploration of love, conflict, and the sacrifices that come with both.
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Pamela L. Laskin’s beautiful and lyrical novel in verse delivers a fresh and captivating retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that transports the star-crossed lovers to the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
Ronit, an Israeli girl, lives on one side of the fence. Jamil, a Palestinian boy, lives on the other side. Only miles apart but separated by generations of conflict—much more than just the concrete blockade between them. Their fathers, however, work in a distrusting but mutually beneficial business arrangement, a relationship that brings Ronit and Jamil together. And lightning strikes. The kind of lightning that transcends barrier fences, war, and hatred.
The teenage lovers fall desperately into the throes of forbidden love, one that would create an irreparable rift between their families if it were discovered. But a love this big can only be kept secret for so long. Ronit and Jamil must face the fateful choice to save their lives or their loves, as it may not be possible to save both.
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