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SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 BOOKER PRIZE, Elif Shafak's '10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World' is a mesmerising tale that unfolds in the final moments of its protagonist's life. As Tequila Leila's consciousness ebbs away, each passing minute unveils a vivid sensory memory from her tumultuous existence.
Prepare to be transported by Shafak's exquisite prose, which paints a vibrant tableau of Middle Eastern life. From the aroma of spiced goat stew to the sticky sweetness of lemon and sugar used for waxing, each recollection is a sensory delight. The narrative deftly weaves together Leila's bittersweet experiences and the colourful cast of friends who shaped her journey.
This extraordinary work has garnered high praise from literary luminaries. Simon Schama lauds it as "a work of brutal beauty and consummate tenderness", while Philippe Sands deems it "simply magnificent". The Financial Times hails it as "a rich, sensual novel" that gives voice to the marginalised and abused.
Shafak's haunting and considered prose invites readers to immerse themselves in a world both strange and familiar. '10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World' is a life-affirming masterpiece that explores the essence of existence and its inevitable conclusion, leaving an indelible mark on the reader's psyche.
Book ISBN: | 9780241979464 |
Book Author: | Elif Shafak |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 196 x 30 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-06-08 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages |
Book Weight: | 224g |
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