Jennifer Blankfein's Reviews > Behold the Dreamers

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Loved this debut novel by Imbolo Mbue! Jende and Neni, from Cameroon, are striving to achieve the American Dream…apartment in NYC, working hard and studying long, struggling to raise a family in the United States. They have high hopes and aspirations, and with a positive outlook, they aim to achieve their goals. Clark and Cindy are American, rich and live a lavish lifestyle. Their lives are filled with pain and despair, as they desperately try to maintain their wealth and prosperity during the collapse of Lehman Brothers, a financially devastating crisis in 2008. The two couples organically provide each other with help and support as they are faced with challenges in their personal journeys.

Mbue provides valuable insight into the immigrant struggle, the perseverance and strength it takes to settle in another country, and the breaking point when home may be calling, wherever the may be. I loved the characters, their depth and their relationships with each other. A thoughtful, timely, and fast paced read. Follow my blog Book Nation by Jen for more book reviews and recommendations.