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“Home Fire” by Kamila Shamsie tells the story of three siblings living under the shadow of their father, who died in American custody after leaving the family to become a jihadist. The story is modeled after the tale of Antigone, and shares a focus on the questions of family legacy and loyalty   “Home Fire” is a captivating tale of a family struggling under the weight of legacy while trying to maintain their loyalties to one another.  The book features changing perspectives, giving us a view from each of the main characters as the plot unfolds. Their views vary, giving us new ways to see the story. We see people from the others’ eyes as well as through their own. It brings a different level of understanding with some, or creates more uncertainty with others.

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