![]() The relationship between Aref and his grandfather drives a lot of the story, and it’s very heartfelt. He spends some time resisting the idea of moving, but with Sidi’s guidance, he moves toward acceptance. ![]() There are adventures and high points, but a lot of the narrative is devoted to reflection and immersion in the rhythms of Aref’s environment. I think I sort of misread the blurb and thought it would chronicle the events that happened after Aref’s move, but in fact, the whole story takes place in Oman, while he’s preparing for the move to Michigan.įor the most part, this is a quiet story. This book wasn’t quite what I expected, but it surprised me in a good way. With Sidi’s help, however, he begins to see his journey in a new light. ![]() He loves it there, and he does not want to leave it behind to move to Michigan, a place so foreign and far away for him. ]My Summary: Aref’s home is Oman, where his house and cat and friends are, where his beloved grandfather, Sidi, lives. ![]()
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