Arafat, Zaina
You Exist Too Much
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349701776
- author:
- Arafat, Zaina
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Dialogue Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Deeply compelling and sexy, Zaina Arafat's debut novel explores the complexities of love addiction, rehab, homophobia, betrayal, obsession, and the need for unconditional love. Through vignettes that flash between two cultures, the author takes readers on a journey tracing her protagonist's progress from adolescence to adulthood. As she navigates relationships and desires, the protagonist's longings explode into reckless romantic encounters and obsessions, leading her to seek unconventional help to face past traumas and current demons. This captivating novel is a nuanced exploration of love, belonging, and identity, charting two of our most intense longings - for love and a place to call home. With its elegantly written prose and compelling lightness of touch, You Exist Too Much is a thought-provoking story that will resonate with readers who appreciate honest and messy explorations of the human experience.