I, The Divine by Rabih Alameddine
This novel presents a unique narrative structure, unfolding through a series of first chapters of an autobiography that its protagonist, a Lebanese woman named Sarah, attempts to write multiple times but never completes. Through these fragmented beginnings, readers explore Sarah's complex life, from her upbringing in a tumultuous Beirut to her experiences as an immigrant in the United States, facing the challenges of identity, belonging, and self-expression. The book offers a rich tapestry of family dynamics, cultural clashes, and personal reinvention, all while showcasing the struggles of articulating one's life story amidst the chaos of historical and personal upheavals.
The 6988th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- Lebanese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 350-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)