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Sara Hamdan

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Sara Hamdan is a Palestinian American novelist, journalist, and editor. A Berkeley and Columbia graduate, she is the author of the novel What Will People Think?, which was a finalist for the Jimmy Fallon Book Club, an NPR Book of the Day, and a New York Times Book Review recommended read. A scene from the novel won an award in Netflix's international storytelling competition. Hamdan is currently Editor-in-Chief of The New York Times Style Magazine MENA based in Dubai, where she lives with her husband and two children. Breadwinner is her second novel. ...more

Average rating: 3.62 · 3,758 ratings · 670 reviews · 4 distinct worksSimilar authors
What Will People Think?

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What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan
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What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan
"LOVED this book. It gave me many laughs, tore at my heartstrings, and gave me a glimpse into a culture different than my own. Yet, there were many similarities when describing the difficulty of living life as an individual from a multicultural backgr" Read more of this review »
What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan
"It is funny and heartwarming. It reminded me of my parents as I am a first generation immigrant. The food, music and words made me miss my parents."
What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan
"Sara Hamdan's *What Will People Think?* is a heartfelt and engaging coming-of-age story that beautifully explores family expectations, hidden passions, and the power of embracing your true self. Mia Almas is instantly relatable as she balances her co" Read more of this review »
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Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
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You'll feel transported to Cuba's coastline in this sweeping family saga... love story was meh, but I enjoyed the setting of Havana ...more
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Cheesy psychological thriller, but I enjoyed the digital aspects... Not my favorite read of the year, but it was entertaining. If you're looking for a spooky October read, this fits the bill ...more
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Courtroom Drama by Neely Tubati Alexander
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by Jessica Guerrieri
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What a stunning look at creativity, motherhood, release and addiction, at the many currents that pull at a woman. I found this to be a deeply moving portrait of motherhood. Jessica writes with such raw honesty, at times I forgot this was a work of fi ...more
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" Thank you for the review! Just a quick note that the 'modern day' sections of the book took place in 2011, making the grandmother 80 years old (not 95 ...more "
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