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).
Jokha Alharthi Libros
Jokha al-Harthi es una autora omaní contemporánea cuya obra explora profundamente las transformaciones sociales y culturales de su tierra natal. Su escritura aborda con frecuencia la complejidad de las relaciones humanas y la experiencia femenina dentro de un contexto conservador. A través de un lenguaje rico y personajes perspicaces, crea vívidos retratos de la vida y las tradiciones omaníes. Sus novelas destacan por su sutil profundidad psicológica y su reflexión sobre las dinámicas sociales.
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.
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.
