by Alison Weir
First published 2001
Amidst the rising tensions of the Second Intifada, the Qassam family navigates the daily realities of life under Israeli occupation. As their teenage son becomes radicalized, the family is torn between the desire for peace and the pull of violent resistance. With soldiers at every checkpoint and the threat of home demolition looming, the Qassams must make impossible choices that test the limits of their resilience and humanity.
Genres: historical-fiction, contemporary, social-issues, middle-east, political-thriller, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, political-conflict
Setting: Israel, United States
Period: 21st-century
320 pages · Paperback · Verso
Content warnings: violence