by Atia Abawi
Publisher: Philomel Books
Publication Date: January 23, 2018
A LAND OF PERMANENT GOODBYES by Atia Abawi is more than just a historical fiction book - it’s a journey. Narrated by the omniscient ‘Destiny’, A LAND OF PERMANENT GOODBYES chronicles the riveting journey of Syrian teenager Tareq, starting from the moment when everything he knows and loves literally implodes around him. From that point on, he becomes a refugee from the war torn country he loves so much. Alongside his father and little sister, the only surviving members of his family, Tareq must put his life in danger time and time again in an attempt to find refuge for himself and his family in Europe.
From the very first chapter, I fell in love with A LAND OF PERMANENT GOODBYES. It is undoubtedly the kind of book that will rip your heart out, stomp on it, and yet still leave you begging for the story not to end. Throughout the course of Tareq’s journey, I was enthralled with the colorful and beautifully realistic array of characters Abawi described, stunned by the honest scenes of hopelessness and desperation, and hypnotized by the kindness shown by some as well as the hatred shown by others. Tareq’s journey was incredibly moving and difficult to put down due to the authors suspenseful writing and smooth transitions. Ultimately, A LAND OF PERMANENT GOODBYES was a captivating novel that was written with such precision and emotion that it will likely become a bar for all future historical fiction novels for me.
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