A review by noahhawthorne
Salt Houses by Hala Alyan

dark emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A compelling generational story that is beautiful and heartbreaking. The characters are unabashedly real, and I liked seeing the different sides of them through the other members of the family. An emotional story that will last with me a lifetime.