A review by jacqui_des
Anatomy of a Disappearance by Hisham Matar

4.0

Memorable Quotes

"There are times when my father’s absence is as heavy as a child sitting on my chest."

"...sarcasm, more often than not, hides a secret fascination."

"...there and then, sitting beside her and within the strength of my adoration, I felt invincible."

"Nothing is more acceptable than that which we are born into."

"Is the heart always failing itself or by nature unfaithful?"

"The world had to be sliced into hours to fill; otherwise you could go mad with loneliness."

"He passed through my fingers. I feel responsible. As if I had dropped him."