Description
Leila Aboulela's collection, Coloured Lights, masterfully explores the intricate tapestry of the Muslim immigrant experience through eleven poignant stories. From the vibrant chaos of a Khartoum wedding to the quiet intimacy of a Scottish kebab shop, these narratives capture the profound emotional journeys of characters navigating cultural divides and spiritual quests. Aboulela's prose delicately unfurls themes of homesickness, loss, and the search for belonging, offering a resonant glimpse into the complexities of identity in a new world. The stories illuminate both the humor found in comic culture clashes and the deep, often unspoken, spiritual struggles faced by those far from home.
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paperback
Polygon
Published Jan 1, 2001
149 pages
ISBN: 0748662987
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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