Aswany, Alaa Al
Chicago
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007286249
- author:
- Aswany, Alaa Al
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 356
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Chicago by Alaa al Aswany is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of identity and society in post-9/11 America. Set against the backdrop of the University of Illinois Medical Center, this tightly plotted story brings together a diverse cast of characters from different backgrounds and cultures. As tensions rise and crises unfold, these individuals must confront their own beliefs and values in the face of intolerance and change. From an atheistic American professor to a veiled PhD candidate, each character's journey is a powerful exploration of what it means to belong and find one's place in the world. This unflinching examination of contemporary Egyptian lives offers a unique perspective on the human experience, shedding light on the challenges faced by individuals navigating different cultures and identities.
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