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Nine-year-old Meena Kumar's cheeky narrative of her life as the only Punjabi girl in a small English village unfolds through wonderfully evocative description. Tollington, a once-thriving Midlands mining village, is, in the early '70s, on the decline. When the mines shut down, the men are idled while the town's suddenly assertive women form the Ballbearings Committee, a name to designate their employment at the local factory (among other things). A highway threatens to take away part of the village, the grammar school is closing down, skinheads are beginning to loiter in the kiddie park, and suburban sprawl is inching closer. These ominous changes form the background of the inventive Meena's life. She is alternately amused and embarrassed by her family and idolizes the roughest, brassiest girl in town, Anita Rutter. Meena is, much to her parents' chagrin, no angel: She lies, commits minor thefts, and has the bad habit of making vulgar remarks when her prim and proper aunties are around. Each small incident that Meena tells about leads to an arsenal of vividly described related anecdotes before the linear narrative is finally regained, a process that forms an endearing, richly three- dimensional picture of Meena and her family. Meanwhile, the story of the girl's relationship with Anita nicely illuminates the difficult, unspoken politics of childhood friendship. The two girls lead a gang, bully others, and engage in exuberant antics even though, in an increasingly poor and tense England, there is always an ominous undercurrent to events. Anita's black poodle is named ``Nigger,'' a local Indian bank manager is the victim of a racial attack, and Meena's secret love becomes a boot-stomping skinhead. Meena's loss of innocence, and her recognition of her heritage, coincides with her realization that her seemingly harmonious village also harbors violence, hatred, and fear. Syal handles all of this with an expert hand. Far from just another coming-of-age saga, Syal's impressive debut offers a charming yet troubling evocation of recent times. -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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Syal's debut paints a humorous and quirky portrait of a 1960s British mining town and a young girl stuck between her Punjabi family and her white, working-class neighbors. Meena Kumar, one of four nonwhite kids in her school, spends her time eavesdropping on the Yard Ladies, lying to her parents, perfecting her accent, and chasing after Anita Rutter and her gang. Even the arrival of a new brother and a visit from her grandmother do not manage to keep Meena out of trouble. It is only when Meena stands up to Anita's racist boyfriend, Sam, that things begin to change. Syal gives the reader a real feel for the neighborhood and its residents. At times you can almost smell the fish fingers and hear the Yard Ladies yelling back and forth over their fences. Syal has a gift of comedy that she uses to weave this delightful story. Recommended.?Editha Ann Wilberton, Kansas City P.L., Kan.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine vergriffene oder nicht verfügbare Ausgabe dieses Titels.
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Many parts of this book reminded me of what my own childhood was like; yearning to be with the "In" crowd, getting into constant trouble with my family, having a field day making fun of my neighbors. I also like how Meena seems to blossom from a being hostile, confused girl to being a confident young lady, considering that she is only nine. Maybe this is a result of all the zany activities Meena goes through in the book.
Though the novel is called 'Anita and Me', it really seemed more about the relationship between Meena and her immigrant family and friends. The book really gives an insight into a family that has to deal with culture clashes and strident racism on a regular basis.
I also like the colorful characters who live in this English hamlet. From Anita to Auntie Shaila, they make the book as a whole look complete with their eccentricities and good old English/Indian humor! A must read for those who want to get into a mature and fascinating book about a 'different' type of childhood.
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The story of a few years in the childhood of Meena, an Indian girl growing up in a Midland's village in the early 70's. The clashes and harmonies of the Indian and English cultures are the backdrop and the simple style describing life through the innocent eyes of a child make this a joy to read. There is a beautiful mixture of humour and pathos. The little girl who wants to join the Girls Gang led by Anita who slowly grows up to be the friend Anita needs and rejects. My only criticism is that the book had to end.
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I love Meena's cheeky & frank narration & the way she always manages to dodge her way out of trouble! Her transformation from a 'follower', seeking to fit in, to an assertive individual is well described.
The scenes from British & Indian life are very accurate & part of the books endearing quality is that you can identify with the diverse aspects.
To summarise, a great story about establishing & surviving without compromising on who you are!
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Who is Betty Trask?
... and what did the book win the prize for? The LitWits were of a divided opinion. Half of us enjoyed the colour, the texture, the humour, the meeting of two so different cultures... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 24. Januar 2003 veröffentlicht
Who is Betty Trask?
... and what did this book win a prize for? Our book club, The LitWits, read it. Half of us enjoyed the bizarre twists and turns of the story and the strange and somehow wonderful... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 24. Januar 2003 veröffentlicht
Great!!!
It's a very great book that shows the violent life of foreigners in England.
You'll cry and laugh when you read this great book.
It's the best I ever read!! Lesen Sie weiter...
You'll cry and laugh when you read this great book.
It's the best I ever read!! Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 11. März 2002 von Jessica Miller
Ein tolles Buch übers zusammenleben verschiedener Menschen.
ein wunderbares buch über das zusammenleben von verschiedenen menschengruppen auf dem erdball.
Am 15. Mai 2001 veröffentlicht
Anita and Me - a review
I thought 'Anita and Me' by Meera Syal was a funny yet quite sad story. I liked the comic way in which Meena always seemed to be able to get out of trouble but I was suprised at... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Januar 2000 von Jessica May
Anita and Me - a review
'Anita and Me' is a funny and catching book which deals with racism in a light but effective way. There are many little twists in the book, filled with surprises that makes it a... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Januar 2000 von anna wales
A "must read" book
Extremely accurate about the cultural diversity, and at the same time it was funny!
Am 9. November 1999 veröffentlicht
Childhood Revisited
'Anita and Me' is a nostalgic revisit to the childhood. The book manages to hold despite the thin plot. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 7. Juli 1999 von A. Vinayak
Childhood Revisited
'Anita and Me' is a nostalgic revisit to the childhood. The book manages to hold despite the thin plot. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 5. Juli 1999 veröffentlicht
A fantastic story that is very realistically told
I came across this book by accident while I was visiting England. It is a great story. As a young 30 something myself, who grew up as an "ethnic minority" in a small... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 7. März 1999 veröffentlicht
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