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Drifting from job to job in a corrupt, militia-run Baghdad, a young daydreamer is asked to spy on a protest movement he finds himself entirely sympathising with...
The characters in Hassan Blasim’s latest collection all find themselves in impossible positions – from the ISIS cook working undercover to retrieve ancient manuscripts from a desecrated site, to the refugee in Northern Europe unable to process the devastating dislocation of exile. Violence, intolerance and insecurity stalk them at every turn. And yet, for all their trauma, Hassan’s stories – strung through with intrigue and absurdist humour – are somehow able to draw us in and help us appreciate the infinite complexity implicit in even the most black-and-white contexts.
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Complex stories of refugees navigating peril and absurdity.
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Who is this book for?
Hassan Blasim’s latest collection offers a powerful window into the lives of characters caught in extraordinary circumstances. His stories blend dark humor with poignant reflections on violence, exile, and moral ambiguity, making them a compelling read for anyone interested in the human side of conflict and displacement. If you enjoy narratives that challenge black-and-white thinking, this book will stay with you long after the last page.