Good People

Good People by Patmeena Sabit is one of those books that sneaks up on you. It starts with the tragic death of Zorah Sharaf, the daughter of a well-known Afghan American family, but it quickly becomes about so much more than just figuring out what happened.

What I really liked about this book was how it showed the story from so many different perspectives. Every character seems to have their own version of the truth, and just when I thought I had things figured out, another piece of the puzzle made me question everything again. It felt a little like listening to people in a small town gossip about a tragedy—everyone has an opinion, but nobody knows the whole story.

The mystery kept me turning the pages, but the real heart of the book is the family itself. Sabit does a great job exploring family expectations, cultural identity, and how quickly people can jump to conclusions. The characters felt flawed, believable, and very human.

This isn't an action-packed thriller, but if you enjoy character-driven mysteries that make you think and keep you guessing, Good People is definitely worth reading. It's thoughtful, emotional, and a great reminder that there's usually a lot more to a story than what we see on the surface.