The Other Americans by Laila Lalami

The Other Americans

Laila Lalami

320 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

Late one spring night in California, Driss Guerraoui—father, husband, business owner, Moroccan immigrant—is hit and killed by a speeding car. The aftermath of his death brings together a diverse cast of characters: Guerraoui’s daughter Nora, a jaz...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,385 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 67%
mysterious 48%
sad 39%
challenging 26%
tense 20%
dark 19%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 21%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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