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Mohja Kahf Books
Mohja Kahf's work deeply explores themes of cultural dissonance and the intersection of Muslim-American life with other religious and secular communities. Her writing delves into the complexities of Islam, morality, modesty, gender relations, sexuality, politics, and the ever-present quest for identity. Through her poetry and novels, she offers readers profound insights into the experiences of navigating multiple worlds, examining how these encounters shape self-perception and belonging. Her literary voice is celebrated for its candidness and its potent ability to capture the intricate realities of contemporary existence.
The Girl in the Tangerine Scarf
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Punctuated by the five Muslim prayers and set to a disco and glam-rock soundtrack, Girl in the Tangerine Scarf evokes female adolescence in the vein of Cisnero's House on Mango Street and like Allegra Goodman's Kaaterskill Falls looks at orthodox religion against an American backdrop.