In the City by the Sea
(Author) Kamila ShamsieFor every bullet shot by an oppressor there springs to life a star Hasan lives an idyllic childhood of abundance: of pomegranates and cricket and ostensible serenity. This illusory veneer of calm is shattered when his beloved uncle Salman, a dissenting politician in a land shackled by a militaristic regime, is charged with treason, under possible penalty of death. Written with melancholic lyrical beauty and urgency, In the City by the Sea examines the loss of childhood innocence under political oppression.
Kamila Shamsie
Kamila Shamsie is a Pakistani novelist known for her acclaimed work "Home Fire," a modern retelling of Antigone set against the backdrop of terrorism and family loyalty. Her writing is characterized by its lyrical prose and exploration of political and social issues, making her a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
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