Laila Lalami
4 SeriesLaila Lalami is an acclaimed author whose novel, The Moor's Account, won the American Book Award and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Her work, The Other Americans, was also a finalist for the National Book Award.
In Laila Lalami's "The Other Americans," the sudden death of Moroccan immigrant Driss Guerraoui, struck by a car in California, catalyzes a diverse group of characters to converge and share their narratives. His daughter Nora, a jazz composer, his widow, a detective, and an undocumented immigrant witness each contribute to unraveling the mystery surrounding his death. As their stories intertwine, family secrets and the town's underlying hypocrisies are exposed. The novel deftly explores the complexities of identity and community, culminating in the revelation of the truth behind Driss's demise.
