A review by angieoverbooked
Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa

emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

What a powerful, emotional read! 

Mornings in Jenin (published in 2010) is a story about a Palestinian family that centers on Amal, whose life begins in a refugee camp in Jenin. 

Abulhawa skillfully writes beautiful fictional sagas while also detailing devastating political events and war crimes that are very real. I fully recommend this book to readers who seek to connect, to learn, to be moved… But just know that she does not take it easy on your heart. ❤️‍🩹