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, Driss Guerraoui, a Moroccan immigrant in California, is walking across a darkened intersection when he is killed by a speeding car. The repercussions of his death bring together a diverse cast of characters: Guerraoui's daug...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,780 reviews

Moods

emotional 73%
reflective 66%
mysterious 47%
sad 36%
challenging 24%
dark 20%
tense 19%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.91

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