Elsewhere home is a collection of short stories following the lives of various women (and a few men) in Africa. Many of the stories explore the characters' experiences straddling the line between their "home" in Africa and their home in Europe. Some of them are comfortable with their dual identity, while others are not sure whether they fit in to either place. We see various degrees of wealth, and each story is beautifully written. I personally don't particularly like collections of short stories, but I like Aboulela's work in general, and this is an excellent piece to add to the collection.