Review
"Wildly charming . . . Like a letter from a friend, in this case a wonderful friend: honest, strong-willed, funny, tender, impulsive, and self-aware."Luc Sante, The New York Times Book Review"The most original coming-of-age story from the Middle East yet."People"Elegant, simple panels tell this story of growth, loneliness, and homecoming with poignant charm and wit."The Washington Post"Humorous and heartbreaking . . . A welcome look beind the headlines and into the heart and mind of one v