The beauty of this book for me was in the way the characters are connected that is not at first visible. It is like a tapestry with many stories that share a common thread. Being a granddaughter of immigrants from western and southern Europe to the U.S., I find some themes …more in Travelers to be ones I find woven into my own life. I was not familiar with stories of African immigrants to Europe, and appreciate gaining a new perspective of the universal seeking for a better place--for home and love. I think that book clubs interested in the immigrant experience would find Travelers by the gifted Helon Habila to be a rich source for thoughtful discussions. (less)