57 pages 1 hour read

Laila Lalami

The Other Americans

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Essay Topics

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Nora endures a string of broken relationships before she meets Jeremy. How does Nora’s experience of cheating partners help her come to terms with her father’s legacy?

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To what extent can Salma’s addiction to pills be blamed on her upbringing and her parents’ expectations?

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War leaves a lasting imprint on Jeremy’s psyche. How does he navigate the various traumas leftover from his time in Iraq?

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