Myriam and Dima both live in the same city but belong to different worlds - Myriam is Jewish and Dima is an Arab. On one fateful afternoon their worlds collide...
When there is a news item about a suicide bomber in the Middle East, it is very easy to dismiss it because it doesn't affect us. In this story however, you are faced with what is happening for the ordinary people on both sides of such a tragedy. Even though you have a sense of impending doom you want to keep reading to find out why this is happening and to try and understand the choices each person is making.
Who would enjoy this? This is a somber story based on a true incident. It is not possible to 'enjoy' such a story but it does reward the reader with thought provoking realities and insights into how and why people get caught in futile and destructive patterns of behaviour. It is an important story to read.
Reviewed by Amy
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