Description
This novel follows an Afghan family's harrowing journey as they flee war and seek sanctuary in foreign lands, their path marked by endless days of dread and cultural indifference. Through lyrical prose and elements of magical realism, the story vividly portrays their migration across continents, from Afghanistan to Pakistan, Indonesia, and finally to Nauru. The author's precise writing creates an immediate sense of presence, immersing the reader in the family's desperate plight amidst dire circumstances and profound uncertainty. It is a searing tale of resilience, the search for home, and the enduring power of stories in an unwelcoming world.
Available Editions
paperback
Erewhon Books
Published Jan 1, 2021
288 pages
ISBN: 9781645660125
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu.