Tahmima Anam's writing delves into the complexities of family relationships and societal shifts, often exploring themes of identity and displacement. Her stylistic mastery lies in her ability to weave personal narratives with broader historical contexts, offering readers insightful perspectives on the human experience. Anam approaches storytelling with a sensitivity and keenness that imbues her literary output with depth and resonance. Her contribution to contemporary literature is marked by a distinctive voice that reflects her global outlook.
The Bones of Grace. It is the story of Zubaida, and her search for herself. It is a story she tells for Elijah, the love of her life. It tells the story of Anwar, the link in Zubaida's broken chain. Woven within these tales are the stories of a whale and a ship; a piano and a lost boy. This is the story of love itself.