Gurnah, Abdulrazak
Afterlives
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526615893
- author:
- Gurnah, Abdulrazak
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.20 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A powerful and moving novel about the human cost of war and its impact on families. Abdulrazak Gurnah's Afterlives is a riveting story that gathers close all those who were meant to be forgotten, refusing their erasure.
The lives of two young men, Ilyas and Hamza, become intertwined in the aftermath of war, as they search for work, security, and love. Their stories are one of hope and resilience, but also of loss and longing.
This book is a testament to the enduring power of human connection and the importance of remembering those who have been forgotten. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the complexities of war's legacy.
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