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

5.0

This is a stunning and imaginative work in free verse that focuses on the immigrant experience. Nima struggles with discrimination and hatred and the legacy of her mother's trauma, growing up in an unnamed Middle Eastern country. When a tragedy occurs, Nima escapes into spaces of danger and new awareness, guided by a hungry ghost. This is a book that should be celebrated and shared and read by everyone. The language is beautiful and striking, and Nima's is a compelling and authentic voice. This book should be embraced by book clubs and libraries and schools.