A review by pigeonpersona
Guapa by Saleem Haddad

emotional reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

This is an absolutely amazing debut novel that I was lucky enough to have picked up at random in a library. Through the eyes of the main character Rasa, we see the journey of a whole country and  of himself. Through gut wrenching twists and turns, Rasa guides us to the present moment in his life. Navigating personal drama, governmental instability, foreign intervention, and the disappointment of his grandmother. Saleem Haddad knows exactly what he's doing, and I'm so excited to see whatever he does next.
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