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

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

3.75

3.75 rounded up. A collection of interconnected short stories of Palestinian refugees/immigrants. Just about as heartbreaking and heartwarming as you would expect it. This is a quick well-written read, but I didn't like that one of the main characters is a cop.