Abdulrazak Gurnah's Desertion is a novel exploring themes of colonialism, estrangement, and loss through interwoven narratives. The provided excerpts showcase multiple characters and storylines, including Hassanali's encounter with a wounded stranger, the colonial officer Frederick's interactions with Pearce, and the lives of the Zakariya family. Critical praise highlights the novel's lyrical prose, its exploration of complex relationships between colonizers and colonized, and its poignant portrayal of lives affected by historical forces. The excerpts also offer glimpses into the lives of Amin and Rashid, and Farida, illustrating the broader social and historical context of the novel. Finally, the text includes a section discussing the author's motivations for writing the story.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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