Things are good now tells poignant and thought provoking stories of immigrants and refugees to Canada from East Africa and the Middle East. While this book is a collection of individual short stories, there is a thematic connection that ties everything together beautifully. No character reappears in another story, but you can feel a connection between each tale through the tone and experience of the characters. article continues belowMany of the stories focused on immigrants and refugees from Ethiopia during the Ethiopian Civil War in the 1970s and 1980s. If you enjoy reading about the immigrant experience, this collection of short stories is a great read that hits close to home.

Source: Ethiopian News October 06, 2018 11:15 UTC