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Salt Houses by Hala Alyan
5.0
emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Each chapter focuses on a different family member but each one feels alive and whole through their own thoughts and their interactions with other family members. Painfully honest about parenthood, growing up, and realizing your parents are flawed too. Finding a place to call home is as much about who you share your home with and can never share with again.