"Hinterland" by Caroline Brothers

"Hinterland" 

by Caroline Brothers

For the first time in my life, I saw the world from the eyes of someone we pass off as an illegal immigrant. Two brothers living life, having dreams & aspirations lose everything in a blink. They lose both their parents, their home, their country - everything they ever knew. Only thing they could dream of was a chance to live a better life, to be able to go to school. It is so sad to know that such a high percentage of such people are minors. They are the ones who never got a chance at anything. Life was basically snatched from their hands.  

The powers in the world take decisions in their meeting rooms and lives of normal people get crushed and moved and changed.  The book gives a detailed account of not only their journey but looks inside them and allows the reader to bond with them. The aspects regarding borders, government, police are all described carefully. The kids are able to find not only cheaters but also angels who help them throughout their journey. They are faced with lots of hardships but are also able to find loopholes and supporters. In that aspect the book is balanced.  It does not take sides of any power in the world nor does it compare any of them with other in terms of provisions or supplies or facilities or any lack of the same.  

The two brothers in this book live a journey to make something of their lives.  It feels sad to know that the book is based on true facts. However, given the current political situations in some countries, this is a fact which the world has to live with and face.  The ending is surprising and I wished it could have been more promising.  

Grip Factor: 4.5
Language Style: 4
Engaging Plot: 4.5
Characters: 4.5
Satisfying End: 4

Goodreads review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12159295-hinterland