A orillas del mar [By the Sea]

This captivating novel by Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021, tells the story of Saleh Omar, a 65-year-old Zanzibari merchant who finds himself in an unexpected situation after fleeing his homeland.

With a casket of fragrant wood and a false passport, he arrives at Gatwick Airport, where he meets Latif Mahmud, a poet and exile who has made London his home.

As they cross paths in a small coastal town, their long-standing history of love, betrayal, seduction, and disappointment begins to unravel. The novel has been praised for its unique perspective on friendship as a form of belonging, with critics noting the author's "enormous narrative instinct" and ability to bring his ideas to life through well-developed characters and engaging plotlines.

With its blend of African, Arabic, and Persian influences, this book is sure to captivate readers looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally charged read.

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