I Will Greet the Sun Again by Khashayar J Khabushani

In the vibrant pages of "I Will Greet the Sun Again," Khashayar J Khabushani expertly wields the power of "show, not tell," crafting a narrative that effortlessly captivates while unraveling the complexities of identity, queerness, and the immigrant experience.

Khabushani masterfully weaves open-ended storylines, mirroring the authentic messiness of life and leaving readers with a resonant, lingering charm even after the final page. By the third act, there is a noticeable acceleration in pace, which can leave readers feeling rushed, especially relative to the the slow build and intricate detail that characterized the first two acts.

“In a testament to Khabushani's skill, the first portion of the novel is told through the eyes of a fourth-grader without descending into juvenile or immature prose,” remarks guest reviewer Neha Sharma. “I Will Greet the Sun Again” intricately weaves themes of intersectional identities, queerness, the struggle to fit in, the immigrant experience, and the South Asian-American perspective. Khabushani's debut novel is truly a tapestry of themes that gives the reader both a thought-provoking and resonant experience.

See review on BrownGirlBookshelf here