Supplication

Supplication is a powerful debut novel by Nour Abi-Nakhoul that explores alienation, fear, and the quest for respite in a mysterious and nightmarish city. The narrator is born in a basement, tied to a chair, and emerges into a city searching for meaning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Influx Press

In the midst of the ever-present present, I emerged into existence. An unnamed narrator finds themselves confined to a chair in a dimly lit basement, with a menacing figure hovering over them. A knife lies within reach, adding to the sense of unease. With a surge of determination, the narrator breaks free from their restraints and steps into a enigmatic and nightmarish urban landscape. Their quest for purpose and understanding unfolds against a backdrop of alienation, fear, and the relentless pursuit of solace. Nour Abi-Nakhoul's captivating debut novel, Supplication, delves into the depths of a woman's consciousness as she navigates a transformed and unsettling world.

The city is a surreal tapestry, where shadows dance and strange creatures lurk in the corners. As the narrator encounters a diverse range of figures, some offering sanctuary and others delivering judgment, they navigate a fever-dream narrative that explores themes of isolation, dread, and the relentless search for respite.

Supplication is a haunting literary horror that immerses readers in a realm where reality and imagination intertwine, blurring the lines between what is real and what is imagined. Through the vivid prose and intricate character development, Abi-Nakhoul invites us to explore the depths of the human psyche and the terrifying consequences of navigating a world that has been irrevocably altered.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 200 x 130 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910312650