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A Good Country
by Laleh Khadivi
Rez is a young teenager in California consumed with drugs and the throws of adolescence. His friends Aresh and Fatima introduce him to alternative way of living, one characterized by dignity and respect. Soon, he begins attending daily prayers with them at their local mosque. The rhythm and serenity of the Muslim faith become a lifeline against the hectic backdrop of his family and school life, increasingly marked by anti-Muslim violence. Through a series of chance encounters, he learns about a town in Syria, Raqqah, purported to be a haven for Muslims seeking peace and respect. Rez becomes enthralled by the idea of escape, and soon begins plotting his escape to Syria with Fatima. Little does he know that he is about to hand his life over to a radicalized group of terrorists.
A Good Country is a magnetic novel about a young man in search of meaning. The narrative spans the course of several years, allowing the reader to witness Rez's evolution from an out of control boy, to a man consumed by his faith. The last 30 pages are gripping, as all begins to unravel and Rez finally commits to escaping. My only qualm with this book are the multiple significant typos and grammatical errors, which harm an otherwise excellent book.
A Good Country is a magnetic novel about a young man in search of meaning. The narrative spans the course of several years, allowing the reader to witness Rez's evolution from an out of control boy, to a man consumed by his faith. The last 30 pages are gripping, as all begins to unravel and Rez finally commits to escaping. My only qualm with this book are the multiple significant typos and grammatical errors, which harm an otherwise excellent book.