The Return by Hisham Matar
"The Return" is a poignant memoir detailing a man's search for his father, who disappeared in Libya's political prison system. The narrative offers a deeply personal exploration of loss, memory, and homecoming as the protagonist returns to his native country after years of living in exile. The book also provides a profound insight into Libya's turbulent history, its oppressive regime, and the devastating impact of politics on individual lives.
The 6705th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- Libyan
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 280-320
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)