49 pages 1 hour read

Safia Elhillo

Home Is Not a Country

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | YA | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo is praised for its lyrical prose and evocative exploration of identity and belonging, resonating deeply with readers through its poetic style. However, some critique its pacing and abstract narrative structure. Overall, it's a poignant and thought-provoking debut that tackles complex themes with sensitivity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Home Is Not a Country?

Readers who would enjoy Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo are likely drawn to poignant, lyrical explorations of identity, displacement, and belonging. Similar audiences appreciate books like The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo and Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai, which also feature poetic narratives and themes of cultural identity.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Lexile Level

NP

Book Details

Genre
Magical Realism
Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Themes
Relationships: Family
Identity: Race
Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness