A beautiful meditation on war, violence, memory and injustice, set in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Adania Shibli Books
Adania Shibli is an author whose works delve deeply into the complexities of human existence and societal structures. Her writing is characterized by keen observation and a minimalist style that uncovers profound truths about relationships and political realities. Shibli explores themes of alienation, identity, and the search for meaning in a fragile world. Her distinctive literary voice offers readers a thought-provoking and unforgettable experience.
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Touch centers on a girl, the youngest of nine sisters in a Palestinian family. In the singular world of this novella, this young woman's everyday experiences resonate until they have become as weighty as any national tragedy. The smallest sensations compel, the events of history only lurk at the edges--the question of Palestine, the massacre at Sabra and Shatila. In a language that feels at once natural and alienated, Shibli breaks with the traditions of modern Arabic fiction, creating a work that has been and will continue to be hailed across literatures. Here every ordinary word, ordinary action is a small stone dropped into water: of inevitable consequence. We find ourselves mesmerized one quiet ripple at a time.