We are surrounded by the conversations we didn't have.

This is one of those books that's necessary. It's harrowing and haunting and painful and beautifully well-written. Hands down recommend it to everyone. ( )

Couldn't put down this urgent debut novel chronicling the Egyptian Arab Spring uprising. You follow the narrative through the lives of two young activists while checking in with the family of a young martyr. Hamilton does a great job of giving the reader the micro and macro views of this discrete time. Looking forward to reading more by this novelist.

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