Susan Muaddi Darraj writes fiction, often exploring the lives of Arab Americans. Her collection, "A Curious Land," won an American Book Award. She is also the author of the novel "Behind You is the Sea."
Behind You is the Sea
Behind You is the Sea
Synopsis
This debut novel gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore, exploring lives that intersect across divides of class, generation, and religion. It introduces three main families—the Baladis, the Salamehs, and the Ammars—Palestinian immigrants who navigate different experiences in America. Their varied fates and struggles create a dynamic community, sometimes leading to conflict and sometimes to connection.
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Characters
Maysoon BaladiSupporting
Baladi familySupporting
Salameh familySupporting
Ammar familySupporting
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Edition
Behind You is the Sea A NovelHardcover, 2024
245 pages
HarperCollinsPublishersLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97800633242372 editions available
