The Return of Faraz Ali: A Novel

ISBN-13: 9780593541524 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022

Aamina Ahmad

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Praise for The Return of Faraz Ali:

Stunning not only on account of the author s talent, of which there is clearly plenty, but also in its humanity. The fullness of the characters and their intersecting lives make this far more than a murder mystery Ahmad s compassion, her deep care for the psychological and  emotional nuances of her characters, never wavers, no matter how monstrous or self-interested or defeated they become. It extends through generations and transformations of place, all the way to a devastating final chapter, fully human, fully engaged with what makes us human.   New York Times Book Review

Extraordinarily accomplished. . . . This is a great novel, rich in setting, shocking in its depiction of brute, inexorable power, but unexpectedly sweet in conclusion. The Washington Post

It starts out as a crime novel. . . . . and then evolves into so much more. . . . come for the evocative writing, the subtle characters, and plot some of which veered in completely unexpected territory. NPR

A masterpiece of a mystery. Bitch Media
 
Dark and compelling, this debut novel is one of secrets, murder and loyalty. It s one that will stay with you. Ms Magazine

Outstanding. PopSugar

This novel has everything a reader could ask for: a sizzling, noirlike plot; political intrigue juxtaposed with a rich intergenerational family saga; capacious, conflicted characters, including women who may be marginalized by society but are masters of their own narratives; and sublime sentences. A debut novelist, Ahmad manages this complexity seamlessly. A feat of storytelling not to be missed.   Kirkus (starred review)

The Return of Faraz Ali heralds the arrival of a strikingly accomplished and mature talent. Ahmad has managed to meld fast-paced, intelligent noir with a devastating portrait of the true costs of ambition and desire. Does not let you go, even after the end. Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King

A rich and deeply moving novel about confronting histories both personal and political. Marvelous. Yaa Gyasi, author of Homegoing and Transcendent Kingdom

The Return of Faraz Ali is a masterpiece. An intricately woven, deeply affecting labyrinth of history, hope, and longing that fulfills its every great ambition. I'm stunned by the gentle grace and spellbinding storytelling of Aamina, a writer I will return to for years to come.   Fatima Farheen Mirza, author of A Place for Us

Aamina Ahmad has done the impossible: made her literary debut with an enduring classic. Essential and compelling. Adam Johnson, author of The Orphan Master s Son and Fortune Smiles

A  gripping read everything beautifully evoked, from the alleys of the Old City to the atmosphere of corruption and secrets. Noir with a heart. Kamila Shamsie, author of Home Fire

Mesmerizing . That a novel so epic in scope can remain so intimate at heart is nothing short of astonishing. Anthony Marra, author of A Constellation of Vital Phenomena

O autorze

A graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, Aamina Ahmad has received a Stegner Fellowship, a Pushcart Prize, and a Rona Jaffe Writers Award. Her short fiction has appeared in One Story, The Southern Review, Ecotone, and elsewhere; she is also the author of a play, The Dishonored. She lives in Berkeley, California.