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A la vora de la mar

A la vora de la mar

Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
288
Published
2022
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

This novel follows a young man's journey from his home in East Africa to a new life in England, navigating the challenges of displacement and cultural identity. He grapples with memories of his past and the complexities of adapting to a foreign land, all while reflecting on the meaning of home and belonging. The story delves into the quiet struggles of exile and the enduring impact of history on individual lives.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicReflectiveComplex
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

Authors

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Abdulrazak Gurnah

Abdulrazak Gurnah FRSL (born 20 December 1948) is a Tanzanian-born British novelist and academic. He was born in the Sultanate of Zanzibar and moved to the United Kingdom in the 1960s as a refugee during the Zanzibar Revolution. His novels include Paradise (1994), which was shortlisted for both the Booker and the Whitbread Prize; Desertion (2005); and By the Sea (2001), which was longlisted for the Booker and shortlisted for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Gurnah was awarded the 2021 No...