The Other Americans by Laila Lalami

The Other Americans

Laila Lalami

320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Late one spring night in California, Driss Guerraoui—father, husband, business owner, Moroccan immigrant—is hit and killed by a speeding car. The aftermath of his death brings together a diverse cast of characters: Guerraoui’s daughter Nora, a jaz...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,949 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 67%
mysterious 47%
sad 39%
challenging 28%
dark 20%
tense 20%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 21%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 39% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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