by Colum McCann
First published 2020
In the wake of a shared tragedy, two fathers—one Israeli, one Palestinian—embark on an extraordinary odyssey. Rami, a Palestinian man, and Bassam, an Israeli, have both lost daughters to the conflict. Driven by grief and a longing for understanding, they set out on a cross-continental journey, meeting with others who have endured similar losses. As they navigate the complexities of their divided world, they forge an unlikely friendship, finding solace in each other's pain and a glimmer of hope in the possibility of reconciliation.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Israel, Palestine
Period: 21st-century
656 pages · Paperback · Random House
Content warnings: violence