Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits

The image above was scanned from the books section of today's Chicago Tribune. "Opening Lines" is a very worthwhile weekly feature which runs the first paragraph of a notable book. I read Laila Lalami's Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits recently, and really enjoyed it. I thought the first paragraph was particularly strong, and submitted it to the Tribune, which obviously agreed with me. I highly recommend the novel -- it's an easy but very absorbing read, and provides fascinating insights into the lives of everyday Moroccans and their hopes for better lives.