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The Other Americans

By Laila Lalami
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The Other Americans by Laila Lalami intricately weaves a powerful tapestry of love, loss, and intertwining fates through the lens of a small Californian town. The story unfolds following the suspicious death of a Moroccan immigrant, exploring the perspectives of various characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. It deftly examines themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of family and community bonds.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy complex narratives that weave together multiple perspectives. It explores themes of identity, family, and the interconnections within a diverse community, centred around the aftermath of a mysterious death in a small town. Its rich character development and exploration of contemporary social issues might captivate readers who appreciate literary fiction.

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Finalist for the National Book Award 2019

An Observer, Literary Review and Time Book of the Year

'One of the most affecting novels I have read. Subtle, wise and full of humanity' The Times

Late one spring night, Driss Guerraoui, a Moroccan immigrant in California, is walking across a darkened intersection when he is killed by a speeding car. The repercussions of his death bring together a diverse cast of characters, deeply divided by race, religion and class. As the characters tell their stories and the mystery unfolds, Driss’s family is forced to confront its secrets, a town faces its hypocrisies, and love, in all its messy and unpredictable forms, is born.

'A state-of-America family saga told as a slow-burn detective story' Observer

'Exceptionally rich' Sunday Times

'Confirms Lalami's reputation as one of our most sensitive interrogators, probing at the faultlines in family and the wider world' Financial Times

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The Other Americans by Laila Lalami is hailed as a rich narrative mélange, blending elements of a family saga, crime mystery, and thriller. It dares to probe intricate themes of love, race, and heartache through the lens of a Moroccan immigrant's death in an American community. Critics consistently praise Lalami's keen narrative style that intertwines various perspectives, offering a powerful portrayal of post-9/11 America and the challenges faced by immigrants. With its thoughtful examination of societal pressures and compassion, it promises to leave a lasting impact on readers.

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ISBN: 9781526606716

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Laila Lalami is the author of three novels including The Moor’s Account, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the American Book Award. She has written for publications including the Guardian and the New York Times, and is the recipient of a British Council Fellowship, a Fulbright Fellowship and a Guggenheim Fellowship. She lives in Los Angeles.

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