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Sara Hamdan

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A Berkeley and Columbia graduate, Sara Hamdan, is a former Merrill Lynch banker, New York Times journalist, and editor at Google. After winning a Netflix short story award, she received the First Chapter: Emirates Literature Foundation Seddiqi Writers’ Fellowship for her debut novel, What Will People Think? Sara is Palestinian American, raised in Greece, and has called Dubai home for twenty years. When she’s not typing away at her laptop, she loves to spend time at the beach with her husband and two kids.

Average rating: 3.63 · 3,394 ratings · 620 reviews · 3 distinct worksSimilar authors
What Will People Think?

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What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan
"I enjoyed the comedy sets. I liked the slow burn between the main character and her love interest. I also appreciated the way Hamdan unveils the truth about the main character's family a little at a time. It's an interesting way to engage readers' bi" Read more of this review »
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What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan
"This story felt very fresh and relevant. Set in New York City, forbidden love, refugees, and family. Books are the best way to learn about other cultures, struggles, and sacrifices made. I loved this one!"
What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan
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This is my first book from this author. It took me a minute to catch interest. I almost didn't want to continue, but I'm so glad I did! Heartwarming story about a young woman trying to become herself, but also respect her grandparents and c" 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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The Assistant by S.K. Tremayne
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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
What Will People Think? by Sara Hamdan
" 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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