The Other Americans by Laila Lalami

The Other Americans

Laila Lalami

fiction contemporary literary mystery emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

320 pages | first published 2019

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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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Summary of 1610 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 65%
mysterious 47%
sad 36%
challenging 25%
dark 20%
tense 19%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 18%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 38% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 40% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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