The Kindness of Enemies by Leila Aboulela (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Kindness of Enemies by Leila Aboulela For fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH, a sweeping new novel from the three times Orange Prize longlisted, Scottish Book Award and Caine Prize winner Leila Aboulela. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Natasha Wilson knows how difficult it is to fit in. Born to a Russian mother and a Muslim father, she feels adrift in Scotland and longs for a place which really feels like home. Then she meets Oz, a charismatic and passionate student at the university where Natasha teaches. As their bond deepens, stories from Natashas research come to life - tales of forbidden love and intrigue in the court of the Tsar. But when Oz is suspected of radicalism, Natashas own work and background suddenly come under the spotlight. As suspicions grow around her, and friends and colleagues back away, Natasha stands to lose the life she has fought to build. Notes A new novel from the three times Orange Prize longlisted, Scottish Book Award and Caine Prize winner, now in paperback. Follows the success of The Translator, Coloured Lights, Minaret and Lyrics Alley. Author Biography Leila Aboulela was born in Cairo and grew up in Khartoum. She is the author of four novels: THE TRANSLATOR, MINARET and LYRICS ALLEY, all of which were longlisted for the Orange Prize, and THE KINDNESS OF ENEMIES. LYRICS ALLEY won Novel of the Year at the Scottish Book Awards and was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers Prize, while Aboulelas collection of short fiction, COLOURED LIGHTS, won the Caine Prize. She lives in Aberdeen. Review The passages are arresting in their descriptiveness, with beautiful pockets of calm in which the spiritual journey, as advocated by Shamils Sufi teacher, is explored. - THE INDEPENDENTThe reader flicks back and forth through time, gleaning pleasure and enlightenment through each of the doorways as they go, finishing with a head filled with different nuances on questions politicians demand we reflect upon. - i newspaperAboulelas graceful writing style makes for a pleasurable read. - INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYOne of Aboulelas aims - apart from telling a fascinating story with the verve and assurance of a natural novelist - is surely to present a sympathetic picture of Islam to a western readership more accustomed to being what, for devout Muslims, is a distorted and reprehensible version of their faith. - SCOTSMAN Long Description Natasha Wilson knows how difficult it is to fit in. Born to a Russian mother and a Muslim father, she feels adrift in Scotland and longs for a place which really feels like home.Then she meets Oz, a charismatic and passionate student at the university where Natasha teaches. As their bond deepens, stories from Natashas research come to life - tales of forbidden love and intrigue in the court of the Tsar.But when Oz is suspected of radicalism, Natashas own work and background suddenly come under the spotlight. As suspicions grow around her, and friends and colleagues back away, Natasha stands to lose the life she has fought to build. Review Quote The reader flicks back and forth through time, gleaning pleasure and enlightenment through each of the doorways as they go, finishing with a head filled with different nuances on questions politicians demand we reflect upon. Promotional "Headline" For fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH, a sweeping new novel from the three times Orange Prize longlisted, Scottish Book Award and Caine Prize winner Leila Aboulela. Description for Sales People Exciting new paperback look . Contains reading group notes. Details ISBN1474600921 Author Leila Aboulela Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2016 ISBN-10 1474600921 ISBN-13 9781474600927 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-07-14 Media Book Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Pages 352 Language English UK Release Date 2016-07-14 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-09-12 AU Release Date 2016-09-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98349576;

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