Endorsements

Very, very good book! – *****
A powerful and noisy book debut that forces both its protagonist and its readers to confront their own prejudices.
This is a truly good and important YA novel.
almost impossible to put down.

- VG

Charms the readers off their feet
Gulraiz Sharif’s book must be the freshest breath of air among this fall’s titles.
This is YA literature with an effect – also after the last page has been turned.

- NRK

Cheeky novel about trans child in Norwegian-Pakistani setting
Something as rare as a hilarious, Norwegian-Pakistani coming-of-age novel about poverty and a trans child, full of distinction and linguistic punch.
He will remain one of this fall’s foremost, sassiest and most entertaining new voices.

- AFTENPOSTEN

Hilarious YA novel about a Norwegian-Pakistani family, as seen through 15-year old Mahmoud’s attentive eyes – *****
(…) this debut should be purchased in class sets for junior high students.
(…) a fresh style that is both hilarious and serious!

- ADRESSEAVISA