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Set against the backdrop of brutal colonization in east Africa, this multi-generational saga explores themes of displacement, loss, and love. Ilyas, stolen from his family as a child, returns to find his sister Afiya in a dire situation, while Hamza, a war veteran, seeks solace in Afiya's strength. As their lives intertwine amid the threat of new conflicts, the story celebrates resilience and the pursuit of joy in the face of adversity. This acclaimed work has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition from Barack Obama and various prestigious publications.
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Afterlives, Abdulrazak Gurnah
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Afterlives
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Abdulrazak Gurnah
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780593541890
- Category
- Fiction, Motherhood and Parenthood
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of brutal colonization in east Africa, this multi-generational saga explores themes of displacement, loss, and love. Ilyas, stolen from his family as a child, returns to find his sister Afiya in a dire situation, while Hamza, a war veteran, seeks solace in Afiya's strength. As their lives intertwine amid the threat of new conflicts, the story celebrates resilience and the pursuit of joy in the face of adversity. This acclaimed work has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition from Barack Obama and various prestigious publications.