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Book Synopsis: 2020 Palestine Book Awards Winner 2021 Aspen Words Literary Prize Finalist
“Susan Abulhawa possesses the heart of a warrior; she looks into the darkest crevices of lives, conflicts, horrendous injustices, and dares to shine light that can illuminate hidden worlds for us.” —Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize–winning author
In this “beautiful...urgent” novel (The New York Times), Nahr, a young Palestinian woman, fights for a better life for her family as she travels as a refugee throughout the Middle East.As Nahr sits, locked away in solitary confinement, she spends her days reflecting on the dramatic events that landed her in prison in a country she barely knows. Born in Kuwait in the 70s to Palestinian refugees, she dreamed of falling in love with the perfect man, raising children, and possibly opening her own beauty salon. Instead, the man she thinks she loves jilts her after a brief marriage, her family teeters on the brink of poverty, she’s forced to prostitute herself, and the US invasion of Iraq makes her a refugee, as her parents had been. After trekking through another temporary home in Jordan, she lands in Palestine, where she finally makes a home, falls in love, and her destiny unfolds under Israeli occupation. Nahr’s subversive humor and moral ambiguity will resonate with fans of My Sister, The Serial Killer, and her dark, contemporary struggle places her as the perfect sister to Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body and Other Parties. Written with Susan Abulhawa’s distinctive “richly detailed, beautiful, and resonant” (Publishers Weekly) prose, this powerful novel presents a searing, darkly funny, and wholly unique portrait of a Palestinian woman who refuses to be a victim.
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Are you ready to be captivated by a powerful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than "Against the Loveless World: A Novel," the gripping tale that has taken the literary world by storm. Winner of the prestigious 2020 Palestine Book Awards and a finalist for the 2021 Aspen Words Literary Prize, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking an unforgettable literary experience.
Susan Abulhawa, the master storyteller behind this extraordinary novel, has the ability to delve into the darkest corners of human existence and shed light on the most hidden aspects of our world. With her evocative prose, she transports readers to the turbulent life of Nahr, a young Palestinian woman fighting for a better future for her family as she navigates the realities of being a refugee in the Middle East.
Locked away in solitary confinement, Nahr takes us on a journey through her past, reflecting on the events that led her to prison in a strange land. Born in Kuwait to Palestinian refugees, she had dreams of love, family, and the pursuit of her own ambitions. But life had other plans for her. Betrayal, poverty, and the upheaval caused by the US invasion of Iraq force her into unimaginable circumstances. Yet, with her indomitable spirit, Nahr finds her way to Palestine and begins to build a life within the confines of Israeli occupation.
This remarkable novel is not only a tale of perseverance and resilience, but also a testament to the power of the human spirit. Nahr's subversive humor and moral ambiguity will captivate readers, making this book a perfect fit for fans of thrilling works like "My Sister, The Serial Killer" and "Her Body and Other Parties." Susan Abulhawa's beautifully detailed prose creates a vivid and enthralling world that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary achievement. Immerse yourself in the world of Nahr and experience her journey firsthand. Get your copy of "Against the Loveless World: A Novel" today and discover why it has taken the literary world by storm.
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