The Return by Hisham Matar
Fathers, Sons and the Land in Between
"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.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- Libyan
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 280-320
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- De Terugkeer
- O Regresso
- O Retorno
- The Return: Fathers, Sons and the Land in Between
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- 89th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 2044th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Barack Obama's Reading Lists (Barack Obama)
- 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)