A Land without Jasmine by Wajdi Al-Ahdal (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Land without Jasmine by Wajdi Al-Ahdal, William Hutchins A Land without Jasmine is a sexy, satirical detective story about the sudden disappearance of a young female student from Yemens Sanaa University. Each chapter is narrated by a different character beginning with Jasmine herself. The mystery surrounding her disappearance comes into clearer focus with each self-serving and idiosyncratic account. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Land without Jasmine is a sexy, satirical detective story about the sudden disappearance of a young female student from Yemens Sanaa University. Each chapter is narrated by a different character beginning with Jasmine herself. The mystery surrounding her disappearance comes into clearer focus with each self-serving and idiosyncratic account provided by an acquaintance, family member, or detective. As the details surrounding her sudden disappearance emerge the mystery deepens. Sexual depravity, honour, obsession; the motives are numerous and the suspects plentiful. It seems that everyone wants a piece of the charming young student. Family, friends, fellow students and nosey neighbours are quick to make their own judgements on the case, but the truth may be far stranger than anyone anticipates. This short novel has echoes of both the Sherlock Holmes stories and The Catcher in the Rye, as in addition to the mystery and a murder, the novel contains candid discussions of coming of age in a land of sexual repression. Wajdi al-Ahdal is a satirical author with a fresh and provocative voice and an excellent eye for telling the details of his world. Notes A sexy, satirical detective story about the sudden disappearance of a young female student from Yemens Sanaa University. It gives insight into coming of age in a land of sexual repression. Author Biography Wajdi al-Ahdal is a Yemeni novelist, author of short stories, screenwriter and dramatist. Born in 1973, he received a degree in literature from Sanaa University. He won the Afif prize for the short story in 1997, a gold medal for a dramatic text in the Festival for Arab Youth in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1998, and the youth prize of the President of the Republic of Yemen for a short story in 1999. He is currently employed in Dar al-Kutub, the National Library in Sanaa. Review A Land Without Jasmine - A gripping page-turner from a gifted and original storyteller, superbly translated This novel deals with many social and political issues such as the sexual repression of males in a conservative society and the corruption of public institutions yet it does so in the guise of a thriller that keeps the reader enthralled. The story is told by several characters whose accounts do not often tally with one another, leaving room for the readers to synthesise their own version of the truth. Altogether a gripping page-turner from a talented writer, superbly translated by William Maynard Hutchins. It is a novel which succeeds in addressing issues of sexual oppression and repression without sacrificing narrative tension. Through its use of multiple perspectives we are given a revealing insight into society, reminding us that no event, or place, has an objective existence or truth. Wajdi al-Ahdal is a gifted and original storyteller. A Land Without Jasmine gives fascinating insight on life in Yemen, with a thriller-like plot that keeps the reader turning the page. In sparse, lucid prose with a tight narrative structure, the author paints a riveting portrait of sexual confusion, frustration and shame. The translation succeeded in creating an enjoyable English read and at the same time preserving the soul of the original. Review Quote A Land Without Jasmine Details ISBN1859643108 Year 2012 ISBN-10 1859643108 ISBN-13 9781859643105 Media Book Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-09-06 Pages 94 Translator William Hutchins Place of Publication Reading Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Arabic DEWEY 892.737 Short Title LAND W/O JASMINE Language English UK Release Date 2012-09-06 Publisher Garnet Publishing Imprint Garnet Publishing AU Release Date 2012-09-06 NZ Release Date 2012-09-06 Author William Hutchins Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:45132925;

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