{"title":"Mohammed Hanif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMohammed Hanif\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of contemporary life with a sharp, often satirical voice. His works explore themes of identity, politics, and social unrest, inviting readers to reflect on the nuances of human experience within turbulent settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of Hanif can expect engaging storytelling that blends wit with critical insight, often framed through richly drawn characters and vivid settings. His fiction resonates with those interested in thought-provoking explorations of society and the personal amid wider cultural challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rebel-english-academy-by-mohammed-hanif-9781804711163","title":"Rebel English Academy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a major Pakistani political figure is hanged, OK Town erupts in protest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few miles away, Sir Baghi is surprised by a knock at the door of his language school, the \u003cem\u003eRebel English Academy\u003c\/em\u003e. An unexpected visitor, Sabiha, seeks refuge — but she has a gun, her parents are political prisoners, her husband has just died in a suspicious fire and she's clearly hiding something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile Captain Gul, a disgraced intelligence officer, has been banished to OK Town, where he aims to silence protesters by any means necessary. But his duties — and romantic desires — begin to overlap, and his already-dubious power is further threatened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eRebel English Academy\u003c\/em\u003e, we see Pakistan coming into modernity through a vibrant cast of interconnected characters facing a changing landscape with violence, passion, and sharp humour. Wry, searing, and deeply relevant, this is a triumphant novel about political power, religion, education, sexuality, and dissent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47496502608108,"sku":"9781804711163","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804711163-rebel-english-academy.jpg?v=1775797891"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mohammed-hanif.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}