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Book Review: Hana Khan Carries On

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 Book Review: Hana Khan Carries On Introduction Hana Khan Carries On is a novel by Uzma Jalaluddin also the author of Ayesha At Last. In this novel, the author presents the story of a 24-year-old Muslim girl residing in Canada as a second-generation immigrant. The story showcases the struggle of a Muslim family and their fight to preserve their culture and community. The author has beautifully managed to demonstrate the various nuances of the protagonist each aspect being relatable and grounded. Summary of the Content Hana Khan Carries On is the novel demonstrated through four storylines: podcast, chat with an anonymous person, family restaurant issues, and internship in radio. Despite having four storylines, each storyline holds gravity and essence on its own embedding the excitement to have been informed about the rest while explaining other storylines. The novel depicts the mindset of a 24-year-old girl who has stretched her potential to balance things out between an internship ...