Review of I’m The Same

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "I'm The Same" by James Ungurait.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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“I’m the Same” by James Ungurait is a fictional novel that exposes readers to racial discrimination in South America. The protagonist, Kodak Palin, son of Derik and Maria Palin, is faced with racial discrimination because his father is white and his mother is Hispanic Latino. His facial appearance makes him a target of discrimination from the white community to such an extent that he feels isolated, detached, depressed, and confused about this issue. To make matters worse, he had a road accident while driving that took the lives of the three best friends he ever felt bonded and comfortable with, and he was the only survivor. The deaths of his three friends, Grace, Jack, and Jordan, became an emotional trauma for him, and he lost all sense of feeling toward everyone.

It was while in this confused state, living a life without emotions and clarity of his life's direction, that he won the Alnwick Writing Fellow competition organized by the Condor in Oregon, located in North America. Also, he got connected with Quinn, with whom he was able to share love and passion. However, things are not always calm for him, and he will have to face more relational brutalities that will challenge him to stand up for himself and make himself acceptable everywhere.

The book poignantly explores themes of racial discrimination and personal identity through the journey of its protagonist, Kodak Palin. The narrative effectively highlights the struggles of a biracial individual facing societal prejudices and personal losses, making it deeply relatable and emotionally engaging.

My admiration for the novel lies in its message of courage and faith that everyone should have, no matter the situation we may find ourselves in. We must be courageous enough to face unfair, demeaning gestures from others and have faith that we can always create the life we want. The novel vividly captures this when Kodak faces racial discrimination from Henry's demeaning slandering and Quinn comes in between them, setting straight the ultimate truth that Henry shouldn't feel privileged over Kodak because he's white. Quinn also encourages Kodak to be courageous and always stand to defend himself.

The book has been exceptionally well edited, with no grammar errors. I wouldn't dislike anything in the book, as the elements in the book are the constituents of its uniqueness. Its crucial message on discrimination as an aspect of life is top-notch and teaches one how to summon higher self-esteem to face the self-demeaning ordeal that one can be involved in.

Overall, I'll rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I'll strictly recommend the book to lovers of emotionally touching stories and struggles against life's everyday problems, such as racial discrimination. However, this book might not appeal to some people who are sensitive to romantic affairs between characters of the same gender.

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I'm The Same
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[Ifeanyi Nwokike]

Discrimination of any kind has torturing effects on the individual involved. The book " I'm the Same" by James Ungurait is a fictional story of a young boy that grew up being racially discriminated and the lots that happened to him like losing his closest friends made things worst. However, he still found his fit to withstand discrimination as it comes. A good friend like Quinn also helped. Interesting Storyline. Good review.

[Obido Samuel Chiemerie]

“I’m the Same” by James Ungurait is a powerful exploration of racial discrimination and personal identity through the journey of Kodak Palin. The novel’s vivid depiction of the protagonist’s struggles and triumphs is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. The message of courage, self-esteem, and faith in the face of societal prejudices makes this book a must-read for those who appreciate emotionally impactful narratives. Ungurait’s masterful storytelling and well-developed characters create a deeply engaging and thought-provoking experience.

[Cynthia Pence]

This review paints I’m the Same as a powerful and deeply emotional exploration of racial discrimination and personal identity. The protagonist, Kodak Palin, seems to embody the struggle of living in between two worlds—neither fully accepted by the white community nor completely free from societal expectations around his Latino heritage. His journey to overcome not only racial prejudice but also the emotional trauma of losing his closest friends adds layers of complexity to his character, making this story sound both compelling and heart-wrenching.