Aslam, Nadeem
The Wasted Vigil
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571238804
- author:
- Aslam, Nadeem
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 125mm X 195mm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Wasted Vigil by Nadeem Aslam is a powerful and moving portrayal of love and war in Afghanistan. A Russian woman named Lara arrives at the house of an Englishman, Marcus Caldwell, who has lost his wife to the same tragic fate as his daughter, Zameen. The arrival of further guests - two Americans, a young Afghan teacher, and a radicalised young man - sets off a chain of events that reveals the complexities of life in a land torn apart by conflict. Aslam paints a beautiful and powerful picture of this fragile world, where love and loss are intertwined with the brutal realities of war. The result is a moving and thought-provoking novel that explores the human cost of conflict and the enduring power of love. With its nuanced characters and poignant portrayal of life in Afghanistan, The Wasted Vigil is a compelling read for anyone interested in contemporary fiction and the complexities of human experience.
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