Reviews

Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo

nicolenhart's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.25

bellaj's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

kleonard's review against another edition

5.0

This is a stunning and imaginative work in free verse that focuses on the immigrant experience. Nima struggles with discrimination and hatred and the legacy of her mother's trauma, growing up in an unnamed Middle Eastern country. When a tragedy occurs, Nima escapes into spaces of danger and new awareness, guided by a hungry ghost. This is a book that should be celebrated and shared and read by everyone. The language is beautiful and striking, and Nima's is a compelling and authentic voice. This book should be embraced by book clubs and libraries and schools.

sarahboyer's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

nmismundos's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

librosymas's review against another edition

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

brinipor's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

maybe_a_cat's review against another edition

emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Islamophobia, and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent and Hate crime

christinesaint's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

stephanieridiculous's review against another edition

4.0

Elhillo's writing style is so engaging, and as always when you can listen to poetry read by its author I think you should go that route. This was an interesting and touching journey, with some really beautiful moments. I wish it was longer so I could sink deeper into it, which is a high quality problem for sure, but I did feel a little rushed through it.