Country of Origin

Seventeen-year-old Halah Ibrahim questions her father's role in the new military-backed government and decides to flee to America with a young soldier, leading to far-reaching consequences on both sides of the ocean.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2022
Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing

Seventeen-year-old Halah Ibrahim has always lived a privileged life, never questioning it until the chaos of Cairo engulfs her. She begins to doubt her father's involvement in the new military-backed government and eventually decides to flee to America with a young soldier she hardly knows, an impulsive act that has far-reaching consequences on both sides of the ocean. Country of Origin is a powerful and universal debut novel that explores themes of family, identity, and independence. It delves into the complexities of a nation's coming-of-age, as well as the secrets and lies that underpin it. The story is also about love and truth, and the ways in which they can both be manipulated and betrayed.

Halah's journey is filled with challenges and obstacles, as she struggles to adapt to a new country and culture. She must navigate the complexities of her relationship with the soldier, who is hiding his own secrets and motivations. As she confronts the truth about her father and her own identity, Halah realizes that her actions have the potential to change the course of her life and the lives of those around her forever.

Country of Origin is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that will leave readers thinking long after they have turned the last page. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of understanding and confronting the complexities of our own lives and the world around us.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 141 x 209 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646051526