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By the Sea

Abdulrazak Gurnah
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By the Sea

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Abdulrazak Gurnah

By the Sea

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
African American Literature

Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

England • 1990s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

5,262 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

By the Sea by Abdulrazak Gurnah is praised for its lyrical prose and profound exploration of displacement and identity. Gurnah's narrative deeply conveys the complexities of exile and cultural intersection. However, some readers find the pacing slow, which may affect engagement. Overall, it's a rich narrative for those interested in nuanced storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read By the Sea?

A reader intrigued by themes of exile, identity, and memory would relish Abdulrazak Gurnah's By the Sea. Comparable to works like The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Exit West by Mohsin Hamid, it appeals to those who appreciate nuanced narratives about displacement and human connection.

4.1

5,262 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
African American Literature

Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

England • 1990s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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