Omar El Akkad

Omar El Akkad is a Canadian author known for his fiction that explores themes of war, migration, and identity. His notable works include "American War," a dystopian narrative set in a future America ravaged by climate change and civil conflict, and "What Strange Paradise," which tells the story of a young refugee's perilous journey.

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Books by Omar El Akkad

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American War
Omar El Akkad
3.8 (29k) average on GoodreadsScience Fiction
In a future America divided by a second Civil War and climate disaster, a young girl named Sarat becomes a weapon of revenge, her personal tragedy reflecting the nation's wounds.
What Strange Paradise
Omar El Akkad
4.0 (17k) average on Goodreads
A Syrian boy, the sole survivor of a sunken refugee boat, finds an unlikely protector in a disillusioned island girl as they navigate a hostile world that mirrors the stark choices between empathy and indifference.