4 out of 5 stars!!

This is by far my favorite book on the ManBooker List so far. This is a story about Saeed and Nadia and their relationship as they live life together. Our two main characters meet and fall for each in their home country which is never specifically mentioned but we know it is the middle east. There are things that are happening to make Saeed and Nadia's home country unsafe and so they set out on a journey to find one of the doors that will transport them to another part of the world.

This story was beautifully written and kept me engaged the whole time! I loved watching Saeed and Nadia as their relationship blossomed and as it changed as they lived their lives after passing through their first door.

I think this story brings a new light to the lives of refugees which is something that more of us in the U.S. should be aware of instead of shutting ourselves off from these views because we don't have to worry about not feeling safe in our own country.

What I loved
1. Saeed and Nadia's relationship- This relationship felt so real and natural. I didn't feel like it was rushed at all even though this isn't a particularly long book.
2. I loved the doors- these doors that would pop up randomly and take people away from the tragedies they were living in
3. The travel - Saeed and Nadia travel to a few different places throughout the novel and I enjoyed going on the adventure with them.

What I disliked
1. I didn't feel connected to either one of the main characters on the level I was expecting to connect with them.