A review by yuvib
Desertion by Abdulrazak Gurnah

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

This book was wonderful. I just finished it and I can't explain why, because it is so subtle and gentle, but leaves such an impact. I'm so happy and grateful to have picked it up randomly. It's worth it for the beautiful writing alone.
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