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

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

5.0

What a gorgeous book! I found it beautiful and compelling from the beginning, but in some ways a familiar story. Then it took a turn into magical realism, and became unbelievable, in the best sense. A touch of horror, a touch of It's a Wonderful Life, and a wistfully beautiful portrait of the Sudan--such an amazing story.