American Dervish: A Novel Audiobook

" I wasn't planning to like this book, but what a surprise, I really loved it! I think it will prove to be a great "book club" discussion...there are just so many topics to cover. Religion, love, and honesty are just some of the topics that come to mind in this coming-of-age story about a Muslim-American boy growing up in a dysfuctional family, in 1980's & 90's America. The author leads the reader through some very real and thought provoking situations, and lets us wonder what the "right" solution might be. "

" Fantastic! Disturbing in parts, but a great read. "

" Started out very promising but not sure what it was all about by the end. "

" A coming of age story of a young Pakistani boy living in the US whose life is changed when his mom's childhood friend moves in with his family to escape an oppresive life in Pakistan. This was a great book. It starts out kind of funny with the parents bickering but gets darker and more serious as the book goes on. It also gives some insight into Islam which was very interesting. "

" This coming of age story of a young Muslim growing up in the mid-west was hard to put down. It tells a compelling tale of faith, sorrow, tenderness, anger, betrayal, questioning, and love. "

" Enjoyed the learning experience the novel offered. "

" Excellent book. Well written, provocative and thoughtful "

" This book was a fast read, but I can't say that it was a very exciting read or a book I will remember down the road. "

" Really enjoyed - learned something about Muslims and Islam and the Koran in the process. "

" Thoroughly enjoyed this coming of age and immigrant novel. I listened to the audio version, and the author did a great job of putting nuance to the words which really helped to bring the story alive. I recommend it for telling the story of religion and what constitutes spirituality. "

" I received a copy of American Dervish through the First Reads program. The story is a coming of age for a young boy who is exploring the questions of faith and relationships. The story was heartbreaking, but was completely satisfying. "

" I liked the beginning, I liked the end, and while certainly an interesting subject, it was a bit slow-paced in the middle for me. "

" First book my my Nook! "

" very good read. couldn't put it down "