--- product_id: 375545159 title: "Salt Houses: A Heartbreaking Novel about Three Generations of a Palestinian Family" price: "136.80 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/375545159-salt-houses-a-heartbreaking-novel-about-three-generations-of-palestinian store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Salt Houses: A Heartbreaking Novel about Three Generations of a Palestinian Family **Price:** 136.80 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Salt Houses: A Heartbreaking Novel about Three Generations of a Palestinian Family - **How much does it cost?** 136.80 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/375545159-salt-houses-a-heartbreaking-novel-about-three-generations-of-palestinian) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the Arab American Book Award Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR * Nylon * Kirkus Reviews * Bustle * BookPage &;Moving and beautifully written.&; &; Entertainment Weekly On the eve of her daughter Alia&;s wedding, Salma reads the girl&;s future in a cup of coffee dregs. She sees an unsettled life for Alia and her children; she also sees travel and luck. While she chooses to keep her predictions to herself that day, they will all soon come to pass when the family is uprooted in the wake of the Six-Day War of 1967. Lyrical and heartbreaking, Salt Houses follows three generations of a Palestinian family and asks us to confront that most devastating of all truths: you can&;t go home again.&;[Alyan is] a master.&; &; Los Angeles Review of Books &;Beautiful . . . An example of how fiction is often the best filter for the real world around us.&; &; NPR &;Gorgeous and sprawling . . . Heart-wrenching, lyrical and timely.&; &; Dallas Morning News &;[Salt Houses] illustrate[s] the inherited longing and sense of dislocation passed like a baton from mother to daughter.&; &; New York Times Book Review Review: Happy:) - I still can't believe I got this book for only 199 rupees .. Although I ordered a used book but the condition of the book is good. I'm glad seller thank you .. Review: POIGNANT - The story follows Salma and her family as they face displacement and upheaval over generations. On the eve of Alia’s wedding, Salma foresees her daughter’s uncertain future. After the 1967 Six-Day War, the family is uprooted: Salma leaves Nablus, Alia’s brother is drawn into political conflict, and Alia and her husband rebuild their life in Kuwait with their children. In 1990, they lost their home again, scattering to Beirut, Paris, Boston, and beyond, while Alia’s children grew up navigating the challenges and complexities of life in foreign cities. This book is historical fiction. The author has woven together powerful themes of displacement, grief, loss, war, and racism. The story is narrated through multiple characters’ POVs throughout the generation, with each character offering their own perspective on the unfolding journey. The author vividly captures the pain of displacement and losing one’s home and the longing for a homeland amid years of conflict. A few things took my interest away from the book, there were too many characters, and the frequent jumps in timeline and perspective made the story quite confusing. Despite everything, the book is more than just a story—it highlights the ongoing genocide and its lasting impact across generations, leaving the dreams of returning to their hometowns astray. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #95,208 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #573 in Religious & Spiritual Fiction #2,443 in Action & Adventure (Books) #2,739 in Historical Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,631 Reviews | ## Images ![Salt Houses: A Heartbreaking Novel about Three Generations of a Palestinian Family - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IsxHbCx-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy:) *by H***E on 6 January 2022* I still can't believe I got this book for only 199 rupees .. Although I ordered a used book but the condition of the book is good. I'm glad seller thank you .. ### ⭐⭐⭐ POIGNANT *by I***E on 25 July 2026* The story follows Salma and her family as they face displacement and upheaval over generations. On the eve of Alia’s wedding, Salma foresees her daughter’s uncertain future. After the 1967 Six-Day War, the family is uprooted: Salma leaves Nablus, Alia’s brother is drawn into political conflict, and Alia and her husband rebuild their life in Kuwait with their children. In 1990, they lost their home again, scattering to Beirut, Paris, Boston, and beyond, while Alia’s children grew up navigating the challenges and complexities of life in foreign cities. This book is historical fiction. The author has woven together powerful themes of displacement, grief, loss, war, and racism. The story is narrated through multiple characters’ POVs throughout the generation, with each character offering their own perspective on the unfolding journey. The author vividly captures the pain of displacement and losing one’s home and the longing for a homeland amid years of conflict. A few things took my interest away from the book, there were too many characters, and the frequent jumps in timeline and perspective made the story quite confusing. Despite everything, the book is more than just a story—it highlights the ongoing genocide and its lasting impact across generations, leaving the dreams of returning to their hometowns astray. ### ⭐⭐⭐ It was a good but stretchy read. *by D***I on 21 July 2018* This book took forever to end. Although the writing is good, but I couldn't seem to finish it. It was a good but stretchy read. ## Frequently Bought Together - Salt Houses - Against the Loveless World: A Novel - Mornings in Jenin --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/375545159-salt-houses-a-heartbreaking-novel-about-three-generations-of-palestinian](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/375545159-salt-houses-a-heartbreaking-novel-about-three-generations-of-palestinian) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-01*