You Bring the Distant Near (Perkins) - Book Reviews

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(Starred review.) [U]nforgettable…. Perkins’s vibrantly written exploration of a family in transition is saturated with romance, humor, and meaningful reflections on patriotism, blended cultures, and carving one’s own path (Ages 12–up).
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review.) [C]aptures the unique and, at times, fraught experience of navigating multiple cultures. Perkins examines the delicate balance between meeting family expectations and attaining personal happiness.… [S]tunning. (Gr 9-up). —Lalitha Nataraj, Escondido Public Library, CA
School Library Journal


(Starred review.) Full of sisterhood, diversity, and complex, strong women, this book will speak to readers as they will undoubtedly find a kindred spirit in at least one of the Das women.
Booklist


[L]ushly drawn and emotionally resonant. The final third of the book, however…is less so; its plotlines…seem contrived and hastily written.… [Losing] steam and heart toward the end, the earlier chapters…make up for it (Ages 12-18).
Kirkus Reviews