disasterchick's review against another edition
3.0
I probably would never have read this book if it hadn't been for the TALK Book Discussion offered through the Kansas Humanites Council. This is probably a pretty accurate description of an illegal immigrant Arab in today's United States. Harbor is well written, however, it seemed to be great detail until the end where it is quickly wrapped up. I had to read the last several pages over again because it was very fast - especially considering the previous detail. Strong feeling are developed for the characters - both positive and negative. Are we too quick to judge illegal aliens and Arabs in the USA?
martha_w's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. That first chapter just grabs you and shakes you around for a bit. The book follows Aziz Arkoun's struggle as an illegal immigrant in Boston and then contrasts it with his life back in Algeria. Great characters and a fascinating and tragic story.
christythelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
The story follows an Algerian Muslim in the United States. Aziz' narration is credible and haunting - I do not know how Adams managed to imagine such a voice.
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