The Secret Maker of the World [electronic resource]
Abbas El-Zein2014
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A powerful collection of fiction that lingers long after the last word.
A boatman fishes bodies from the Yellow River searching for the one he can
claim. A construction worker speeds through the Indonesian jungle to board his
plane on time. Playing a terrifying game of cat and mouse, an isolated sniper in
Beirut observes the city from his rooftop perch. With profound insight El-Zein's
stories cross continents and time zones, effortlessly melding themes of loss and
longing with larger questions of power, politics, faith and love. His
characters, as provocative as they are diverse, confront issues of violence,
justice and redemption with varying degrees of rage, suspense, satire and wit.
With a sharp eye for the ridiculous, El-Zein's collection cleverly illuminates
stereotypes and contemplates global truths. These are worldly stories in the
best sense, and wise ones.
Main title:
The Secret Maker of the World [electronic resource] / Abbas El-Zein
Author:
Abbas El-Zein, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : University of Queensland Press, 2014
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (192 pages,)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780702252471
Language:
English
BRN:
438210
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |