Gravel Heart by Abdulrazak Gurnah
Set against the backdrop of post-colonial Zanzibar, this poignant narrative follows the life of Salim, a young man grappling with the complexities of family secrets and personal identity. As he navigates the tumultuous waters of his fractured family, Salim is drawn into a web of betrayal and longing, where the past and present collide. Through his journey from Zanzibar to London, he confronts the haunting legacy of his father's mysterious disappearance and the silent suffering of his mother, ultimately seeking to reconcile his fragmented sense of self with the world around him.
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- 2017
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