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The story follows Ilyas, who was abducted by German colonial troops as a child and returns to find his family shattered. His sister Afiya is now enslaved, while Hamza, a war veteran, struggles with his trauma. Their lives intertwine as they navigate love and hardship amidst the looming threat of another war. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of colonialism on personal lives, highlighting the characters' fight for freedom and connection in a tumultuous world.
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Afterlives, Abdulrazak Gurnah
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Afterlives
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Abdulrazak Gurnah
- Publisher
- Diversified Publishing
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9780593633649
- Series
- First published
- 2020
- Original title
- Afterlives
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- The story follows Ilyas, who was abducted by German colonial troops as a child and returns to find his family shattered. His sister Afiya is now enslaved, while Hamza, a war veteran, struggles with his trauma. Their lives intertwine as they navigate love and hardship amidst the looming threat of another war. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of colonialism on personal lives, highlighting the characters' fight for freedom and connection in a tumultuous world.