The Sand Fish
A Novel from Dubai
On Sale: 10/20/2009
The Sand Fish
A Novel from Dubai
On Sale: 10/20/2009
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About the Book
A novel of Dubai, The Sand Fish by Maha Gargash offers readers a fascinating glimpse into another corner of the world. Set in the 1950s in what is now the United Arab Emirates, The Sand Fish tells the poignant and powerful story of a rebellious young woman trapped in a repressive society—as richly atmospheric a look at Middle Eastern life and culture as The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Alaa Al Aswany’s The Yacoubian Building.
Critical Praise
“Unadorned, poetic language, filled with well-integrated cultural detail. . . . [A] terrific choice for bookclub discussions. . . . This may find appeal with fans of The Kite Runner.” — Booklist
“Gargash weaves an enticing tale of a fiery, independent woman. . . . Intimate, well-paced prose. . . . An exciting, passion-filled read that illuminates an intriguing culture through the eyes and experience of a fiesty heroine.” — Publishers Weekly
“A young woman’s story opens a window into Dubai on the verge of modernity. . . . Seaside and desert locales, along with the transitional time period, give a fresh twist to this standard tradition-versus-modernity plotline. . . . Her setting is original.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Gargash’s poignant plot will appeal to diehard fans of world literature.” — Library Journal
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Product Details
- ISBN: 9780061744679
- ISBN 10: 0061744670
- Imprint: Harper Perennial
- On Sale: 10/20/2009
- Pages: 368
- List Price:19.99 CAD
- BISAC1 : FICTION: World Literature / Middle East / General
- BISAC2 : FICTION / Contemporary Women
- BISAC3 : FICTION / Family Life
- BISAC4 : FICTION / Cultural Heritage
