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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
Omar Yussef comes to New York!
I liked this more than the third book in the series. A little heavy-handed at times, but great insight into life as a Palestinian.
I liked this more than the third book in the series. A little heavy-handed at times, but great insight into life as a Palestinian.
Fourth in the series. I believe I read the first, but missed the next two.
It was intriguing to watch Omar Yussef navigate New York, though I think he has too easy a time of it. The other characters are interesting, too. The plot is pretty intricate, and the bodies do pile up rather improbably. Still, this was an enjoyable read.
It was intriguing to watch Omar Yussef navigate New York, though I think he has too easy a time of it. The other characters are interesting, too. The plot is pretty intricate, and the bodies do pile up rather improbably. Still, this was an enjoyable read.
Fourth in a morally ambiguous mystery series set in the gray noir world of Palestine, exiles and refugee camps--this time shifts to murder and assassination plans at a UN conference in New York.
Non-stop action in this the fourth book in the series. It's filled with many plot twists. It's also filled with sadness and violence as well as hope for the future with a man like Omar Yussef around to moderate. I enjoyed this one the most because it was set in New York City's Little Palestine and because it capitalized on the role of the teacher as a life-long mentor for students. We see first hand the clash between traditional culture and a new culture that is completely alien to the immigrant. We also see how distance and democracy are no match for the grasp of zealots. Some great scenes in this book depicting interaction between Muslims and New Yorkers. We also meet an Arab American detective who faces the enmity of both cultures but is just doing his job. It's sad and ironic that Omar only finds peace when he returns home to the "violent" Middle East after his holiday in hell.
A well written book by a new to me author. I'll definitely be on the lookout for the previous 3 in this series featuring Omar Yussef, a school teacher from Palestine. A teacher who solves mysteries, it seems.