The Dream Hotel
A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
What's it about
What happens when the American dream you've chased your entire life turns out to be a mirage? For one Moroccan immigrant, a seemingly perfect job at a California hotel becomes a collision course with family secrets, professional betrayals, and the hidden costs of belonging. This gripping story forces you to confront the difficult choices we make to survive. You'll witness the unraveling of a life built on shaky ground and explore the complex realities of identity, ambition, and what it truly means to find a home in a foreign land.
Meet the author
Laila Lalami is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and a National Book Award finalist, recognized for her powerful examinations of immigration, identity, and belonging in the modern world. Born and raised in Morocco, she draws upon her own experiences as an immigrant to the United States and her extensive academic background to craft deeply human stories. Her work gives voice to the displaced and explores the complex emotional landscapes of characters caught between cultures, a central theme she masterfully unfolds in The Dream Hotel.
What's it about
What happens when the American dream you've chased your entire life turns out to be a mirage? For one Moroccan immigrant, a seemingly perfect job at a California hotel becomes a collision course with family secrets, professional betrayals, and the hidden costs of belonging. This gripping story forces you to confront the difficult choices we make to survive. You'll witness the unraveling of a life built on shaky ground and explore the complex realities of identity, ambition, and what it truly means to find a home in a foreign land.
Meet the author
Laila Lalami is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and a National Book Award finalist, recognized for her powerful examinations of immigration, identity, and belonging in the modern world. Born and raised in Morocco, she draws upon her own experiences as an immigrant to the United States and her extensive academic background to craft deeply human stories. Her work gives voice to the displaced and explores the complex emotional landscapes of characters caught between cultures, a central theme she masterfully unfolds in The Dream Hotel.
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