Rootless

Name: Rootless
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008528843
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By Krystle Zara Appiah

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Summary

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah delves into the intricacies of love, identity, and belonging. It follows the emotionally charged journey of a couple grappling with the strains of life choices and the unravelling complexities that test their bond. Set against the backdrop of cultural expectations, it explores themes of familial duty and personal freedom.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories of self-discovery, identity, and the complexities of relationships. Delve into the intricacies of balancing personal desires with familial expectations, beautifully portrayed through characters navigating love, loyalty, and belonging.

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There are two sides to every love story…

[An] involving debut novel … Appiah paints a hard-hitting picture THE TIMES

A poignant debut which marks Krystle Zara Appiah out as one of Britain’s best new young writers HARPER’S BAZAAR

‘A beautiful, emotional rollercoaster’ LIZZIE DAMILOLA BLACKBURN, author of Yinka, where is your huzband?

‘Both tender and powerful’ LOUISE O’NEILL

‘Beautiful and gripping… unforgettable’ EMILIA HART

Teenagers Efe and Sam first meet in London in the 1990s.

Years later the best friends are married. Their love story couldn’t seem more perfect.

But Sam wants to start a family.

Efe wants to be free from children to focus on her dreams.

When an unplanned pregnancy forces them to confront their differences, Efe and Sam must discover if what they really want is still each other…

A poignant, heart-breaking debut about a British-Ghanaian marriage in crisis, Rootless is a story of friendship, family, societal obligation and motherhood. But above all, it’s a story of love.

‘An open and honest exploration of the rediscovery of love, motherhood, and the choices we make and sacrifice’ GAL-DEM

‘Highly relatable… your heart will miss a beat’ HUFFPOST UK

‘Brave, insightful and heart-breaking’ RACHEL EDWARDS

‘Efe’s tragic story will stay with readers long after they finish turning pages’ DONNA FREITAS, author of The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano

‘Tender, intimate and unflinching’ EMYLIA HALL

‘A deeply felt novel… full of romance as well as terrible grief. Rootless enthralled me from the start’ ILANA MASAD, author of All My Mother’s Lovers

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?

Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah has received widespread praise for its emotional depth and insightful exploration of complex themes. Reviews highlight its heart-breaking and tender narrative, examining love, motherhood, and personal choice. Critics commend its powerful storytelling and the skillful way it evokes both romance and grief. Many remark on its unforgettable impact, marking it as a noteworthy debut deserving of attention.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008528843

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Borough Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 368

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Fiction General Fiction Krystle Zara Appiah Literary Fiction

About the Author

Krystle Zara Appiah is a British-Ghanaian writer, editor and screenwriter based in London. She has a degree in literature and creative writing from the University of Kent. In 2020, she was one of forty writers selected for the London Library's Emerging Writers Programme. Rootless is her debut novel.

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