Checkmate

Checkmate

5 (1)
によって: Malorie Blackman
言語: 英語
形式: ペーパーバック
ISBN 10: 0552551945
ISBN 13: 9780552551946
出版日: August 22nd, 2006
出版社: Corgi
ページ数: 512

ジャンル: Action & Adventure, History

In a world divided by deep-rooted prejudices, Rose navigates the complexities of her identity as the daughter of a Cross mother and a Nought father. This society is defined by a color-based caste system that dictates social hierarchies, leaving Rose caught between two worlds, neither of which fully accepts her. The weight of her heritage compounds the challenges she faces as she seeks to carve out her place in a society fraught with discrimination and conflict.

As her story unfolds, Rose confronts not only the external struggles of living in a divided society but also her internal battles with loyalty, love, and self-acceptance. The relationships she cultivates challenge the status quo and force her to question the legitimacy of the long-standing traditions that dictate her life. The choices she makes resonate through her family and community, making her journey all the more poignant.

Through Rose's lens, readers witness the tangible impacts of the past on the present. The complexities of her relationships bring to light issues of trust and betrayal, highlighting the struggle for true connection in a fractured world. She faces the question of whether love can transcend the divisions that have long been imprinted upon her society.

As tensions rise, Rose must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for the future she desires. Her journey reflects a struggle not just for personal freedom, but for breaking the chains of a history that clings stubbornly to the present. In her quest for understanding and reconciliation, the path to healing emerges, illustrating the delicate threads that bind personal identity to societal change.

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