The novel explores the profound bond between two Omani women, Ghazaala and Asiya, who are separated under tragic circumstances. As Ghazaala navigates adulthood, including a passionate but tumultuous marriage and motherhood, the haunting memory of Asiya lingers in her life. The narrative also introduces Harir, a university student who chronicles her evolving friendship with Ghazaala over a decade. Through their intertwined lives, the story delves into themes of love, loss, and the enduring impact of childhood connections.
Jokha Alharthi Ordine dei libri
Jokha al-Harthi è un'autrice omanita contemporanea la cui opera esplora profondamente le trasformazioni sociali e culturali della sua terra natale. La sua scrittura affronta frequentemente la complessità delle relazioni umane e l'esperienza femminile in un contesto conservatore. Attraverso un linguaggio ricco e personaggi acuti, crea vividi ritratti della vita e delle tradizioni omanite. I suoi romanzi sono noti per la loro sottile profondità psicologica e la riflessione sulle dinamiche sociali.




- 2024
- 2022
An extraordinary novel from a Man Booker International Prize-winning author that follows one young Omani woman as she builds a life for herself in Britain... (James Wood, The New Yorker).
- 2020
- 2018
Broschiertes Buch Celestial Bodies is a coiled spring of a novel, telling of Oman's coming-of-age through the prism of one family's losses and loves.