Hangman

Name: Hangman
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SKU: 9781911590774
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By Maya Binyam

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In Hangman by Maya Binyam, the story follows a man who leaves Europe to reconnect with his birth country following his father's passing. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the intersection of past and present, as the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst the backdrop of a vibrant setting. Throughout the tale, his experiences highlight cultural nuances and the universal quest for personal understanding.
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You might enjoy this thought-provoking novel if you are drawn to deeply introspective stories that explore themes of identity, belonging, and existential inquiry. This book invites readers on a journey through the protagonist's complex inner world and challenges perceptions of self and society.

Hangman

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Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2024

A man returns home to sub-Saharan Africa after twenty-six years living in exile in America. When he arrives, he finds that he doesn't recognise the country or anyone in it. Thankfully, someone at the airport knows him—a man who calls him brother. As they travel to this man's house, the purpose of his visit comes into focus: he is here to find his real brother, who is dying.

In Hangman, Maya Binyam tells the story of this twisted odyssey, and of the phantoms and tricksters, aid workers and taxi drivers, the relatives, riddles and strangers that lead this man along a circuitous path towards the truth. Hangman is an uncommonly assured debut: a strangely honest story of one man's stubborn search for refuge—in this world and the one that lies beyond it.

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Hangman by Maya Binyam has been praised as a remarkable and masterful debut, offering a subtle yet powerful exploration of themes such as home, exile, and life itself. Critics highlight its unique blend of surrealism, political depth, and existential contemplation, noting its striking prose and ability to deeply engage and challenge the reader. The narrative is described as both gripping and intellectually rich, showcasing Binyam as a powerful new voice in fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911590774

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: ONE

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Maya Binyam's work has appeared in the Paris Review, the New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, New York, Bookforum, Columbia Journalism Review, the New York Times Book Review, and elsewhere. She is a contributing editor at the Paris Review and has previously worked as an editor at Triple Canopy and the New Inquiry, and as a lecturer in the New School's Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism program. Hangman is her debut novel.

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