Jude is an astute character, deeply observant of the world around her. Warga’s writing in Other Words for Home, is lyrical. Although the subject matters are vastly different, it reminded me of Veera Hiranandani’s The Night Diary, which I adored. Plus, I was going to do the audiobook, which can detract from poetry for me. I was honestly a bit hesitant because it’s a novel-in-verse, which are typically hit or miss for me. The Goodįirst off, I listened to this one on audio and enjoyed the #ownvoices narration! This was my first Jasmine Warga book and I loved it. Still, Jude finds good things in America and learns how brave she can be. She’s also trying to build a relationship with her cousin who feels culturally adrift, unable to speak Arabic and knowing little to nothing about Syria. In America, Jude - who used to be the best English student in Syria - has to join an ESL class and deal with questions about her hijab. Her father is trying to keep their shop going at home, while her brother, Issa wants to help other people in their homeland. Jude is sad to leave behind her country, best friend Fatima, father, and brother who’s involved in various protests in Syria. She and her mother (who is pregnant) move temporarily to Cincinnati to live with her uncle and his family.
Young Jude is uprooted from her life in Syria in the midst of the civil unrest.
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