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Earth and Ashes

Atiq Rahimi
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Earth and Ashes

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2002

Book Brief

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Atiq Rahimi

Earth and Ashes

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

81

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Asian Literature
Setting

Afghanistan • 1980s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Earth and Ashes, a person named Dastaguir embarks on a journey in war-torn Afghanistan to deliver tragic news to their son. Throughout this journey, themes of grief, resilience, and the devastation of war unfold, exploring the deep emotional impact on individuals and families.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Emotional

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.9

2,122 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Atiq Rahimi's Earth and Ashes is praised for its poignant and evocative narrative, capturing the devastation of war through a personal lens. Critics commend its sparse, poetic prose. However, some find its brevity limits character development. Overall, the novel is noted for its emotional depth and profound simplicity, effectively conveying trauma and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Earth and Ashes?

A reader who appreciates poignant, compact narratives and culturally rich tales like Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner would enjoy Atiq Rahimi’s Earth and Ashes. Fans of introspective literature exploring themes of loss and resilience set against war-torn landscapes will find it compelling.

3.9

2,122 ratings

57%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

81

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction
Period
Asian Literature
Setting

Afghanistan • 1980s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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