The Arsonists' City Summary
Hala Alyan

The Arsonists' City Overview

When Idris’s father dies, he decides to sell the family home against the wishes of everyone else. They all fly to Beirut to stop him, and learn more about their complicated history and mother’s secret past. Meanwhile, Idris’s children must find happiness in their own lives when everything feels like it is falling apart. The Arsonist’s City covers themes of secrets, family, and self-worth.