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A review by onthesamepage
Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo
emotional
sad
slow-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
Since this is a novel in verse, I highly recommend the audiobook, which is narrated by the author.
I don't think this story is very plot-heavy, but it does tackle some difficult issues like racism and Islamophobia. The prose is beautiful; I'm not sure I would have enjoyed it as much if I'd read this physically, though, since I'm not a huge poetry reader in general. If you enjoy Elizabeth Acevedo's books, you might enjoy this one as well.
I don't think this story is very plot-heavy, but it does tackle some difficult issues like racism and Islamophobia. The prose is beautiful; I'm not sure I would have enjoyed it as much if I'd read this physically, though, since I'm not a huge poetry reader in general. If you enjoy Elizabeth Acevedo's books, you might enjoy this one as well.
Moderate: Islamophobia, Racism, and Bullying
Minor: Sexual harassment