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Name: Minor Detail
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922268693
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By Adania Shibli

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Minor Detail by Adania Shibli is an evocative novel set in the desert during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The story intertwines two timelines: one follows a horrifying crime committed by an Israeli officer, while the other, years later, details a woman’s unwavering investigation into these events, desperately searching for truth and understanding. The novel poignantly examines themes of memory, history, and the complexities of trauma through its sparse yet powerful prose.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories that skilfully blend minimalism and depth, offering a haunting reflection on history and identity. It appeals to readers who appreciate narratives that challenge conventional storytelling with their poignant and introspective approach, providing a powerful commentary on human experience and memory.

From a young Palestinian writer comes this compelling look at the Israel/Palestine conflict, from both the perspective of an Israeli soldier in 1949 as well as that of a young Palestinian woman.

From a young Palestinian writer comes this compelling look at the Israel/Palestine conflict, from both the perspective of an Israeli soldier in 1949 as well as that of a young Palestinian woman.

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Minor Detail revolves around a brutal crime committed one year after the War of 1948, which Palestinians mourn as the Nakba, the catastrophe that led to the displacement, exile, and refugeedom of more than 700,000 people, and which Israelis celebrate as the War of Independence.

Many years later, in the near-present day, a young woman in Ramallah reads about this minor detail in a larger context, and becomes fascinated by it to the point of obsession.

In this compelling novel, Shibli’s haunting prose is a form of resistance in itself.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Adania Shibli's Minor Detail has been described as a powerful exploration of violence, dehumanisation, and historical memory, conveyed through a dual narrative structure. Critics highlight the novel's haunting meditation on the legacies of war and dispossession, emphasising its sparse yet searing prose that captures the ongoing impact of past atrocities on present lives. The book is noted for its moral intelligence and political passion, with reviewers praising its poignant commentary on state violence, as well as its deft portrayal of the vulnerability and resilience of its heroines.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922268693

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 May 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

Translated by Elisabeth Jaquette

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Adania Shibli was born in Palestine in 1974, holds a PhD from the University of East London, and has published three novels in Arabic. She teaches at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies at Birzeit University in Palestine and divides her time between Jerusalem and Berlin.