Azem, Ibtisam
The Book of Disappearance: A Novel (Middle East Literature In Translation)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780815611110
- author:
- Azem, Ibtisam
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Syracuse University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 20.32 x 12.95 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Book of Disappearance A Novel by Ibtisam Azem In a shocking and unsettling turn of events, all Palestinians in Israel suddenly vanish, leaving behind only questions and a desperate search for answers. This powerful and thought-provoking novel explores the complex and deeply personal consequences of such an event, as two individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives navigate the aftermath. Through the alternating voices of Alaa, a young Palestinian man, and Ariel, a Jewish journalist, the novel stages a confrontation between two memories, revealing the fissures at the heart of the Palestinian question. As Ariel struggles to understand the traumatic event, the novel grapples with the memory of loss and the loss of memory for the Palestinians, presenting a narrative that is often marginalized. Presenting a unique and unflinching perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, The Book of Disappearance invites English readers into the complex lives of Palestinians living in Israel, offering a nuanced and deeply human exploration of a deeply divided society.
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