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Historical Fiction· Palestine

The Blue Between Sky and Water

by Susan Abulhawa
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2015English
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About This Book

Susan Abulhawa's The Blue Between Sky and Water (2015) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. Susan Abulhawa's novel weaves a multigenerational tale of a Palestinian family from the 1940s to the present. Set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the story explores themes of love, loss, and resilience. Abulhawa's vivid storytelling and richly drawn characters bring to life the struggles and hopes of Palestinians, making it an important contribution to contemporary Palestinian literature. Themes of family, resilience, love run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorSusan Abulhawa
Published2015
Country of Origin🇵🇸 Palestine
LanguageEnglish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9781632862211
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

🇵🇸 Palestine

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

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Editorial Assessment

Susan Abulhawa published The Blue Between Sky and Water in 2015, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of historical fiction from Palestine. The book's treatment of family, resilience, love, loss accounts for much of its enduring reputation. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of The Blue Between Sky and Water lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of family, resilience, love, loss is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. The Blue Between Sky and Water reflects Susan Abulhawa's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Palestine's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
notable · global
20150
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Susan Abulhawa
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Susan Abulhawa is a Palestine author whose work in historical fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Between Sky and Water about?

Susan Abulhawa's novel weaves a multigenerational tale of a Palestinian family from the 1940s to the present. Set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the story explores themes of love, loss, and resilience. Abulhawa's vivid storytelling and richly drawn characters bring to life the struggles and hopes of Palestinians, making it an important contribution to contemporary Palestinian literature.

Who wrote The Blue Between Sky and Water?

The Blue Between Sky and Water was written by Susan Abulhawa, from Palestine. First published in 2015.

What awards has The Blue Between Sky and Water won?

The Blue Between Sky and Water has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Blue Between Sky and Water worth reading?

The Blue Between Sky and Water 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 family, resilience, love.

Where can I buy The Blue Between Sky and Water?

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What category is The Blue Between Sky and Water?

The Blue Between Sky and Water is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is The Blue Between Sky and Water from?

The Blue Between Sky and Water originates from Palestine's literary tradition. Explore more books from Palestine on our country page.

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