The book is indeed challenging but worth the effort. Of course the challenge was harder for me as I am not a magical realism fan. The tree that moves around with their shopping cart was a challenge for me.

My favourite beer of all time. If only it didn't give me a crashing headache *every time*.

Baldwin, Styron, and Me by Mélikah Abdelmoumen --- Integrates challenges faced by two dear friends and links them to the life of an Arab Quebecoise.