Drawing on her formidable skills as a storyteller and a lyrically gifted writer, Hala Alyan uses her debut novel to tell the story of the diaspora of a Palestinian family. The Yacoubs scatter from Boston to Beirut to Paris. Unable to return to their homeland and separated from their native culture, they are forced to learn resilience. Their story is complex but makes for a rich and rewarding read. You can read the Monitor's full review of "Salt Houses" here.
