Aslam, Nadeem
The Golden Legend
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571330751
- author:
- Aslam, Nadeem
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A searingly beautiful novel from Nadeem Aslam explores the complexities of life in contemporary Pakistan. When a Muslim widow's past is threatened to be exposed, she finds herself at the center of a community torn apart by violent religious intolerance. In this timely and thought-provoking story, Aslam shines a light on the human spirit's capacity for resilience and survival. A forbidden romance between two individuals from different faiths sets off a chain of events that exposes the darker aspects of their society. With luminous prose, Aslam crafts a powerful portrait of a community in crisis, where corruption and fear are ever-present. This is a novel that reflects Pakistan's past and present in a single mirror, offering a revelatory look at the human experience.
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