A review by karimanani
The Parisian, by Isabella Hammad

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Sublime prose, with a story informed by compassion—the whole-hearted living in another's skin—and erudition. It makes the extraordinary decision to forego irony, giving the book (and the dramatic irony of its ending...1948 looms for this Palestinian man) that much more staying power. I found a kindred spirit in Isabella Hammad and will be happily reading all her works.