*While looking for a new audio book to listen to, I came across this title on a best of list for 2025. When I started the book, I learned it had become the National Book Award winner for 2025.
What It's About - Five Things You Need to Know... *Raja and his mother have had a long and difficult history.
*Sometimes they are on and other times they are not.
*Raja is gay and wants to keep his personal life private, but that isn't easy with a mother like his.
*The story goes back and forth between time periods and describes his life during different time periods.
*When Raja, from Beirut, is offered a chance to go to America, he jumps at it.
What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections...
*I have found that some award winning books aren't always for me.
*There were times when I was engaged in the story, but other times when I just wasn't that interested and found the story line a bit slow.
*As I listened, I kept thinking why the novel was chosen for the National Book Award. What is it they are looking for?
*There were some disturbing scenes throughout the story, and I wondered how some readers might react to them.
*Overall, I'm glad I listened, but the story wasn't necessarily for me.
Who Should Read It...
*I would say people who read the National Book Award novels, would be a perfect audience for this title. Readers who also like character driven stories with detailed passages and a slow-moving plot would also find this a great story. Happy Reading!
Rating...
3 out of 5 stars
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