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Laila Lalami Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits (Paperback)
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- Book Title
- Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits
- Publication Name
- Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits
- Title
- Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 1616207507
- EAN
- 9781616207502
- ISBN
- 9781616207502
- Publisher
- Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
- Genre
- Fiction
- Release Year
- 2017
- Release Date
- 28/11/2017
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1in
- Item Length
- 8in
- Item Width
- 5in
- Item Weight
- 16 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Topic
- Psychological, General
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits marks the debut of an exciting new voice in fiction. Laila Lalami evokes the grit and enduring grace that is modern Morocco. The book begins as four Moroccans illegally cross the Strait of Gibraltar in an inflatable boat headed for Spain.What has driven them to risk their lives? And will the rewards prove to be worth the danger? There's Murad, a gentle, unemployed man who's been reduced to hustling tourists around Tangier; Halima, who's fleeing her drunken husband and the slums of Casablanca; Aziz, who must leave behind his devoted wife in hope of securing work in Spain; and Faten, a student and religious fanatic whose faith is at odds with an influential man determined to destroy her future.
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Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
ISBN-10
1616207507
ISBN-13
9781616207502
eBay Product ID (ePID)
236777221
Product Key Features
Book Title
Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Psychological, General
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ps3612.A543h68 2005
Reviews
"[Lalami] is a captivating storyteller who drops us onto an inflatable boat ferrying illegal immigrants from Morocco to Spain. Lalami skillfully limns the dark recesses of the Muslim world and creates true-to-life characters, including Murad, a tout who hustles tourists; Halima, a battered wife fleeing her alcoholic husband and the slums of Casablanca; and Faten, a student and religious radical. With subtlety and grace the author explores the emotional complexities of the culture they're trying to escape--one that bears more resemblance to ours than we may imagine." -- People "Moroccan-born Laila Lalami's thrilling debut novel follows four desperate people--a fanatical student, a gentle hustler, an abused wife, and a husband searching for decent wages--fleeing Morocco in a flimsy boat across the dangerous Strait of Gibraltar in a death-defying bid for freedom in Spain, a narrative journey that . . . Lalami handles with a keen sense of history, hope, and panache." -- Elle "Laila Lalami's debut novel is an absolute treasure. With realistic, clear, wonderful writing, she fully explores her characters--flaws, strengths, and all." -- Bust "Lalami's story lines are evocative, her characters arresting, the settings vivid, and her voice pure and penetrating, ensuring that these striking tales of unsanctioned journeys and urgently improvised lives are at once timely and timeless." -- Booklist "This intense portrait of a gorgeous, once-powerful civilization stands in stark relief to the modern society Lalami skillfully depicts with gritty realism . . . impressive: This could well be the preamble to an important body of work." -- Kirkus Reviews "Laila Lalami's compelling work of fiction provides an anatomy of hope and struggle. Building with quiet urgency, these tales of a group of travelers gradually transform into the story of a nation and a profound moment in history." -- Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Crescent and The Language of Baklava
Copyright Date
2005
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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