A review by gwend
The Girl in the Tangerine Scarf by Mohja Kahf

4.0

Gives a detailed portrait of what it is like to grow up in America within a Muslim immigrant culture. I really enjoyed learning about all the aspects of American culture that seemed so weird and poor form to the Syrian family. She uses lots of Arabic words and references to Muslim religion and culture, and I got lost at times, so I gave it just 4 stars for that reason. Would have been nice to have more explanation. But a very worthwhile read to understand current events via a coming of age novel.