The Other Americans

In this National Book Award finalist novel, a Moroccan immigrant named Driss Guerraoui is killed by a speeding car in California, leading to a profound exploration of family, culture, and the complexities of American life. As his death resonates through a diverse cast of characters—including his jazz-composer daughter Nora and his widow Maryam—narratives of love, secrets, and societal divides unfold. The story intertwines the lives of those impacted, revealing connections amidst chaos while addressing race, religion, and class-related tensions in a small Mojave town.