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I haven’t read a fiction book in years because it’s always so hard for me to visualize what’s happening in my head, to really feel for the characters, to understand the story. “If I Tell You The Truth” changed that for me. A mix of poems and prose, this book seamlessly moves through scenes and dialogue, taking me on the journey as I read. I felt for these characters. With Kiran and Sahaara, I felt confused, distraught, angry and relieved. Through their journey of migration, sexual assault, and prejudice was the resilience of women.
This story beautifully depicts so many different types of relationships, through the lens of two South Asian women, in Canada. It explores relationships between friends, crushes, lovers, mothers and daughters — in more ways than I can count. In doing this, @jusmun reveals that the lives of those around us, even those who look like us, are never as simple as they seem. She demonstrates that in so many ways, we’re all just trying to survive.
This was the first time in years I read a fiction book that I couldn’t put down. I had to know what would unfold for these two women, because I cared about them. I thought of my own journey of migration, my relationships with the women in my life and more importantly — my relationship with myself.
It was such a pleasure to partner with @browngirlmag and @harpercollins to share my experience with “If I Tell You The Truth” and I hope you get a chance to read this book. Order your copy through the link in my bio!
