Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
This novel explores the lives of two families in New York City during the 2008 financial crisis. One family is a wealthy couple who live a luxurious lifestyle due to their Wall Street connections, while the other family is a pair of Cameroonian immigrants who are trying to make ends meet. As the financial crisis hits, both families face challenges that test their relationships, their dreams, and their understanding of the American Dream.
The 9940th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- Cameroonian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400
- Words
- 126,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction (PEN/Faulkner)