This Other Salt
- 201bladzijden
- 8 uur lezen
Combining satire, legend, poetry, history and memoir, the linked stories of This Other Salt reveal an author at the height of his craft.
Aamer Hussein Boeken
Aamer Hussein onderzoekt de complexiteit van identiteit en vervreemding door zijn suggestieve proza. Zijn verhalen en novellen duiken in de psychologische landschappen van personages die navigeren tussen culturen en noties van thuis. Hussein's schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door zijn lyrische kwaliteit en inzichtelijke analyse van de menselijke conditie. Zijn werk biedt een boeiende verkenning van herinnering, migratie en de zoektocht naar verbondenheid in een voortdurend veranderende wereld.
Insomnia
- 133bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
On the shores of Lake Como a man and a woman talk about longing and belonging; a translator finds himself drawn into the personal and political turmoil of the poet he translates; a woman's quiet world is eroded by World War II and the division of her country.
Another Gulmohar Tree
- 114bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
Exploring the complexities of love and commitment, this narrative captures the essence of a marriage filled with both humor and deep affection. It delves into the nuances of partnership, revealing moments of vulnerability and joy, while portraying the characters' growth through their shared experiences. The blend of wit and heartfelt emotion offers a refreshing perspective on romantic relationships, making it a poignant read for anyone interested in the intricacies of love.
Turquoise
- 180bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
A collection of stories set in troubled times in Karachi, Lahore and London. War, partition and military rule form the backdrop for the anticipation and anxiety of changing homes and family life, and the hopes and failures of love and work.
The cloud messenger
- 195bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
Interwoven with the poetry of love, loss and longing, The Cloud Messenger is a study of the search for a home in the world and of the redeeming power of memory and unconditional love.