A novel that opens with the rupture of the Palestinian experience, The Slightest Green follows Sundus, a widow facing eviction from her land by Abdul Waheed, a mysterious figure suspected of land theft. The story intertwines her past, marked by the 1948 Nakba, with her son Hafez’s return to resistance in Palestine after growing up in the US, and his daughter’s journey to reconnect with her roots following his death. As Intisar navigates her identity and heritage, she grapples with the meaning of home amidst the complexities of displacement and familial bonds. Ultimately, the narrative underscores the enduring impact of the Nakba and the deep connection Palestinians have to their land.
