Omar Robert Hamilton

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.

I received an advanced copy of this novel from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks!