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Set against the backdrop of a transforming Kabul, the narrative follows Qais Akbar Omar's childhood memories of flying kites before the onset of civil war. As the Mujahedin seize power, the family faces the harrowing realities of conflict, forcing them to abandon their home for safety in an old fort. The story captures the innocence of youth amidst chaos and the profound impact of war on family and identity, highlighting themes of loss and resilience as they navigate their escape from Afghanistan.
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Fort of Nine Towers, Qais Akbar Omar
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Fort of Nine Towers
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Qais Akbar Omar
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 414
- ISBN13
- 9781250043658
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a transforming Kabul, the narrative follows Qais Akbar Omar's childhood memories of flying kites before the onset of civil war. As the Mujahedin seize power, the family faces the harrowing realities of conflict, forcing them to abandon their home for safety in an old fort. The story captures the innocence of youth amidst chaos and the profound impact of war on family and identity, highlighting themes of loss and resilience as they navigate their escape from Afghanistan.