This was a pretty short read; very entertaining. Even though the family was a bit dysfunctional and quirky and I didn't agree with things they did, I still liked the characters, the story and the journey. Amid the dysfunctional moments you could tell there was love. Learning about the culture and refugee situations of Egyptians, Christians, Muslims, Palestinians, Greeks, etc all in one family made for a very interesting story. The ending was so sweet and proved that the balance tipped in the direction of love despite all the fighting and craziness.