A review by plantbasedbride
Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

challenging emotional hopeful 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

What a moving story. Jude is such a complex, compassionate, and brave young girl and her story as an immigrant from Syria deserves to be told.

Addressing racism and islamophobia, as well as the sacrifice inherent in leaving your country in search of safety, Other Words for Home gives voice to a much needed perspective in Western literature.

I highly recommend for readers of all ages.
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