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Historical Fiction· Jordan

Salt Houses

by Hala Alyan
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2017English
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About This Book

Published in 2017, Salt Houses established Hala Alyan as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Salt Houses is a multi-generational saga that traces the displacement and resilience of a Palestinian family over several decades. From the Six-Day War to the present, the novel explores themes of home, identity, and the enduring impact of conflict. Alyan's lyrical prose and deep empathy for her characters have earned the book critical acclaim, marking it as a significant contribution to the narrative of the Palestinian diaspora. Themes of displacement, family, identity run through the work. The book has received recognition from Dayton Literary Peace Prize 2018.

Book Details

AuthorHala Alyan
Published2017
Country of Origin🇯🇴 Jordan
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780544912588
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇯🇴 Jordan

This book is part of Jordan's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salt Houses about?

Salt Houses is a multi-generational saga that traces the displacement and resilience of a Palestinian family over several decades. From the Six-Day War to the present, the novel explores themes of home, identity, and the enduring impact of conflict. Alyan's lyrical prose and deep empathy for her characters have earned the book critical acclaim, marking it as a significant contribution to the narrative of the Palestinian diaspora.

Who wrote Salt Houses?

Salt Houses was written by Hala Alyan, from Jordan. First published in 2017.

What awards has Salt Houses won?

Salt Houses has received the following recognition: Dayton Literary Peace Prize 2018.

Is Salt Houses worth reading?

Salt Houses is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in displacement, family, identity.

Where can I buy Salt Houses?

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What category is Salt Houses?

Salt Houses is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Salt Houses from?

Salt Houses originates from Jordan's literary tradition. Explore more books from Jordan on our country page.

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