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The Patience Stone
Other Press 2010; US$ 13.99?For far too long, Afghan women have been faceless and voiceless. Until now. With The Patience Stone , Atiq Rahimi gives face and voice to one unforgettable woman?and, one could argue, offers her as a proxy for the grievances of millions?it is a rich read, part allegory, part a tale of retribution, part an exploration of honor, love, sex, marriage,... more...
The Patience Stone
Random House 2010; US$ 10.67A young woman prays at her husband's bedside as he lies in a coma with a bullet in his neck. From outside come the sounds of tanks, gunshots, screaming and, most terrifying of all, silence. Inside, her two frightened daughters call to her from the hallway. As she tries to keep her husband alive, the woman rages against men, war, culture, God.... more...
The Patience Stone
Other Press 2010;“For far too long, Afghan women have been faceless and voiceless. Until now. With The Patience Stone , Atiq Rahimi gives face and voice to one unforgettable woman–and, one could argue, offers her as a proxy for the grievances of millions…it is a rich read, part allegory, part a tale of retribution, part an exploration of honor,... more...
The Mandrake File
Scribe Publications 2012; US$ 24.99In a Kabul ravaged by violence and corruption, Murder Squad boss Osama Kandar still believes in integrity, a code of honour, and loyalty to old friends. But the apparent suicide of a businessman called Wali Wadi changes everything. As Kandar?s routine investigation starts to suggest murder, the Minister for Security attempts to foil his every... more...
This is Not the End of the Book
Random House 2011; US$ 12.00'The book is like the spoon: once invented, it cannot be bettered' - Umberto Eco. These days it is impossible to get away from discussions of whether the book will survive the digital revolution. Blogs, tweets and newspaper articles on the subject appear daily, many of them repetitive, most of them admitting ignorance of the future. Amidst the... more...
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