Behind You Is the Sea
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Behind You Is the Sea is a compelling debut that fearlessly challenges stereotypes surrounding Palestinian culture.
Susan Muaddi Darraj crafts prose that delves into the lives of women and families, often centering Palestinian culture and diaspora experiences. Her works are characterized by strong characters and lyrical language, exploring the complexities of identity and belonging. Darraj focuses on narrative storytelling that illuminates the unseen and gives voice to marginalized communities. Her writing is deeply humanistic and resonates with readers seeking authentic and insightful literary journeys.


Behind You Is the Sea is a compelling debut that fearlessly challenges stereotypes surrounding Palestinian culture.
Farah Hajjar is just starting at her new school when something terrible happens - her house burns down. Even worse, the house fire may be her fault. When her family moves to temporary housing, Farah feels the guilt piling up. Luckily Farah finds comfort in writing, and she channels her energy into starting a creative writing club at her new school. But can Farah convince people at her new science-focused school to support it?