Abdulrazak Gurnah
Admiring Silence: By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021
Admiring Silence: By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021
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The unnamed narrator of the novel loses his home and finds love and a child in England, but returns to Zanzibar twenty years later to discover the truth that will change his life.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 23 December 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The unnamed narrator's voice in the novel possesses a delightful sardonic eloquence, capturing the essence of loss and longing. The Financial Times praises the book for its powerful portrayal of the emotional impact of losing one's home, stating that it is a novel that has never been read before. The Independent on Sunday also highlights the novel's poignant portrayal of displacement, describing it as "hauntingly sad."
The protagonist, a man who escapes from Zanzibar, carries with him the dream of studying in England. However, his expectations are not met entirely. The school where he teaches is cramped and violent, and he begins to forget the sense of belonging he once had. Amidst this turmoil, he meets Emma, a beautiful and rebellious woman who offers him love and bears him a child. In return, he spins stories of his home and keeps her a secret from his family.
Twenty years later, when the barriers between Zanzibar and the outside world finally come down, the protagonist is compelled to return. What he discovers there, in a story potent with truth, will change the entire vision of his life. The novel explores themes of displacement, identity, and the search for belonging, and it leaves a lasting impression on the reader.
In conclusion, the novel's unnamed narrator's voice possesses a sardonic eloquence that is both captivating and poignant. The book's portrayal of loss and longing, as well as its exploration of displacement and identity, make it a truly remarkable work of literature. Its powerful storytelling and memorable characters ensure that it will remain a cherished read for years to come.
Weight: 196g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526653451
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