Comments on: The Other Americans by Laila Lalami | Review https://novelvisits.com/the-other-americans-by-laila-lalami-review/ Wed, 29 May 2019 17:52:43 +0000 hourly 1 By: Madeline https://novelvisits.com/the-other-americans-by-laila-lalami-review/#comment-21460 Wed, 29 May 2019 17:52:43 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=7332#comment-21460 According to the 2010 census, the town of Yucca Valley (where this is set) has a population of about 20,000. And I think each and every resident got a chapter. I found that diluted Nora’s story a lot. And the last 1/3 or so sped up so much in order tie up loose ends. Nor did I really believe the ending. (Actually there was a lot of character behavior I didn’t believe.)

I liked the first half but ultimately found it disappointing and could only give this 2 1/2 *.

]]> By: Susie https://novelvisits.com/the-other-americans-by-laila-lalami-review/#comment-20409 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:27:05 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=7332#comment-20409 In reply to susan.

The setting will be perfect for you, Susan. It added to my enjoyment.

]]> By: Susie https://novelvisits.com/the-other-americans-by-laila-lalami-review/#comment-20408 Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:26:05 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=7332#comment-20408 In reply to Nina D.

I hope you give The Other Americans a try, Nina. I feel like it hasn’t had nearly enough attention.

]]> By: susan https://novelvisits.com/the-other-americans-by-laila-lalami-review/#comment-20354 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:56:21 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=7332#comment-20354 Sleepy desert town! I think I just came back from a place like that! Wow you’ve got this back on my radar now with your liking it so much. I will put myself on the list for it. thanks.

]]> By: Beth F https://novelvisits.com/the-other-americans-by-laila-lalami-review/#comment-20340 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:50:08 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=7332#comment-20340 Wow, sounds wonderful and thought-provoking.

]]> By: Nina D https://novelvisits.com/the-other-americans-by-laila-lalami-review/#comment-20264 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:40:09 +0000 https://novelvisits.com/?p=7332#comment-20264 Wow. Glowing praise indeed. I’ve been considering this one for a while. I have to be in the right frame of mind to read it. So powerful.

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