"A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee," Nayeri writes early in the novel. It is a powerfully layered novel that poses the questions: Who owns the truth? Who speaks it? Who believes it? ★ "One of the most extraordinary books of the year." -BookPage, starred reviewĪ sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. ★ "Poignant and powerful." -Foreword Reviews, starred review ★ "Raises the literary bar in children's lit." -Booklist, starred review ★ "At once beautiful and painful." -School Library Journal, starred review ★ "A story that soars." -The Bulletin, starred review ★ "A rare treasure of a book." -Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "A modern epic." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "It hooks you right from the opening line." -NPR "Like nothing else you've read or ever will read." -Linda Sue Park "This book could change the world." -BookPage "Supple, sparkling and original." -The Wall Street Journal "A modern masterpiece." -The New York Times Book Review A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearĪ Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year
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