A review by delz
Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Behind you is the Sea is a beautifully written collection of interconnected stories. The stories revolve around Palestinian Americans, some related, some acquaintances, with the timelines not being linear. It’s an exploration into being Palestinian living in America. It’s more of an adjustment for the older folks and frustrating for the younger generation because they clash with their parents over American culture and Palestinian culture. They also deal with racism and poverty even though they were promised a better life. The author brings out the beautiful, richness of the Palestinian culture.