Reviews by Category: Teens

Teen Review
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

By John Boyne
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Nov 9, 2023

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne is a heart-wrenching novel set during World War II. It tells the story of eight-year-old Bruno, the son of a Nazi officer, who  moves with his family to Auschwitz, unaware of the concentration camp's true nature. Through the fence, he befriends a Jewish boy named Shmuel, who lives on the other side. Despite the horrific circumstances, their friendship grows, transcending the boundaries of their different worlds.

Teen Review
It Ends With Us

It Ends with Us

By Colleen Hoover
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Nov 9, 2023

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover is a powerful contemporary romance novel that explores complex themes of love, resilience, and domestic abuse. The story revolves around Lily Bloom, who faces a challenging relationship with Ryle Kincaid, a successful neurosurgeon with a troubled past. As their love story unfolds, Lily must confront painful secrets and make difficult choices, ultimately finding the strength to break the cycle of abuse and redefine her own path.

Teen Review
A Man Called Ove

A Man Called Ove

By Frederick Backman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Nov 9, 2023

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is a heartwarming and humorous novel that tells the story of Ove, a grumpy and solitary old man who has lost his will to live following the death of his beloved wife. However, Ove's life takes an unexpected turn when new neighbors, a young family, move in next door and disrupt his meticulously organized world.

Teen Review
Aladdin

Aladdin

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

Aladdin is a lovable man living on the streets who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. When he visits her exotic palace, Aladdin spends time with her and they fall in love. He also finds a magic lamp with a genie granting him wishes. As Aladdin and the genie start to become friends, they must encounter a dangerous mission to stop the evil sorcerer Jafar from overthrowing Jasmine's kingdom. 

Teen Review
Kalank

Kalank

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

In 1945, in Pre-Independent India, Kalank is the story in an ancient and prehistoric time. It is the story of a man named Zafar, living in the streets who tries to seek revenge against his mother (Bahaar Begum) and the royal family of his father. The king (Dev Choudarys’) wife dies. She wants Roop to step into her husband's life after she is gone. Roop does this out of compulsion to support her family. Roop & Dev at first don’t expect anything but discipline and no love from their relationship.

Teen Review
Om Shanti Om

Om Shanti Om

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

Bollywood is in love with a superstar that plans on reigning (Mukesh). Shanti loves a stone-hearted producer, and his greed for power and money is greater than his need and love for her. She comes in the way of his ambitions and goals, so he decides to murder her. Her true lover (Om) tries to save her. They are not saved, but they try to deliver justice in their next birth. It is the perfect combination of time periods and true love. It shows how misuse is not correct, and those who truly love you will be there for you no matter what.

Teen Review
Dil Dhadakne Do

Dil Dhadakne Do

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

Members of a rich and broken family who act together invite their family and friends on a cruise to celebrate their parents' 30th anniversary, dealing with the impact of family on their romantic lives. The daughter fights for equality and her love against her past lover (whom she loves) or her husband and his family (who lose respect for her) no matter her accomplishments, while parents mend relations, and the younger brother tries to commit to his real love while trying to help set up their friends.

Teen Review
Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

When the son of a wealthy man meets a woman at a wedding, they slowly fall in love; while he wants nothing more than to marry her, she wants to pursue her dream of becoming an air hostess. They try to make things work but get too desperate. He gets in trouble in the process, making her unsure if he is a described man who can take care of her. They have to work together to create justice for both of them to create and figure out the life they want. They have to stand uo for one another and love each other unconditionally.

Teen Review
Jab Harry Met Sejal

Jab Harry Met Sejal

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

Sejal is on a tour with her and her fiance’s family. While on the trip she loses her engagement ring. Harry, the tour guide, helps her find it in a compelling manner. She understands love and relationships better and how she should be treated. She experiences newfound freedom, security, and love when spending time with Harry. Harry, who was unsure and had his life be a mess, found clarity in his life when he was around Sejal. Will they be able to spend the rest of their life with each other, with Sejal’s fiance and family urging her to come back for the marriage?

Teen Review
Dangal

Dangal

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

After Mahavir Singh Phogat’s failure at winning a gold medal for the country, he vows to fulfill his dreams by training his daughters for the Commonwealth Games despite pressures from those trying to stop them due to their situation (status) and gender. The girls fight and give their all to fulfill their new dream given by their father. We are able to see the sacrifices of the girls, family, and those around them to succeed.

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