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The Map of Salt and Stars
by Zeyn Joukhadar
Summer bingo-Set in a country you've never visited
The greatest strength of this beautifully written novel is that is causes us to remember that behind the labels of "refugee" or "illegal" are human beings who are simply seeking a safe and secure place to live. Really, is that too much to ask ?
The story of Nour and her family and their journey fleeing from the war in Syria is intertwined with a folktale about Rawiya who made a similar journey 900 years ago. During their journeys, both Nour and Rawiya faced various threats and dangers; I enjoyed the sense of adventure and seeing their personal growth as they found the strength to make their way through.
This is the author's debut novel and I look forward to reading her next one.
The greatest strength of this beautifully written novel is that is causes us to remember that behind the labels of "refugee" or "illegal" are human beings who are simply seeking a safe and secure place to live. Really, is that too much to ask ?
The story of Nour and her family and their journey fleeing from the war in Syria is intertwined with a folktale about Rawiya who made a similar journey 900 years ago. During their journeys, both Nour and Rawiya faced various threats and dangers; I enjoyed the sense of adventure and seeing their personal growth as they found the strength to make their way through.
This is the author's debut novel and I look forward to reading her next one.