A review by jackieines
Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

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

4.0

I think this book falls prey to a lot of diaspora literature traps and tropes, so there is quite a bit to analyze and critique from this standpoint; but what it says about how we misunderstand our own power, and about what we owe each other makes it a worthwhile read. throw in a good ghost story and I'm sold.