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A Map of Home
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Book Brief
304
Novel • Fiction
Kuwait, Texas • 1990s
2008
YA
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar follows the journey of Nidali, a girl of Palestinian, Greek, and Egyptian descent, as she navigates her childhood and adolescence across Kuwait, Egypt, and the United States. The novel explores her experiences with family conflict, violence, war, and her evolving identities. Sensitive topics in the book include domestic abuse, sexual assault, and racist slurs.
Humorous
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Randa Jarrar’s A Map of Home offers a compelling portrait of cultural identity through a humorous, poignant narrative. Readers praise Jarrar's authentic voice and vivid characters, though some feel the plot meanders at times. The novel successfully blends humor with insightful commentary on diaspora and displacement.
Who Should Read A Map of Home?
A reader who enjoys A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar appreciates coming-of-age stories rich with cultural diversity and humor. Fans of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner or Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake will find resonance in its exploration of immigrant experiences and identity formation across different landscapes.
1,944 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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304
Novel • Fiction
Kuwait, Texas • 1990s
2008
YA
18+ years
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