Idil, a wealthy a privileged Somali woman, rejects her high status to marry Sidow, a man whom she loves. As civil war rages, Idil, Sidow and their children are forced to move to the city where danger lurks around every corner.

I thought this was a very interesting story. I know very little about Somalia or it's civil war. I am curious how much of this book is based on fact. My only complaint is that up until the marriage, the book was very detailed and rich. After the marriage, a lot of time was skipped, making the book feel very rushed. Overall, well worth picking up. ( )