Shards
Shards
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
400
Novel • Fiction
Bosnia And Herzegovina • 1990s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Shards follows Ismet Prcic, a Bosnian War refugee, navigating memories from his past in Bosnia and his new life in America, focusing on guilt, trauma, and the search for identity through fragmented narrative threads, including a diary, childhood recollections, and a fictional alter-ego named Mustafa. The novel addresses themes of war, mental health struggles, and survivor's guilt.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
Challenging
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
752 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Shards by Ismet Prcic has received widespread acclaim for its raw, fragmented narrative that vividly portrays the psychological impact of war. Reviewers commend its innovative structure and emotional depth. However, some find the disjointed style challenging and the pacing uneven. Overall, it is praised as a powerful, albeit demanding, literary experience.
Who Should Read Shards?
Readers who appreciate the fragmented, introspective narrative style of Ismet Prcic's Shards may also enjoy works like Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five and Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried. This audience typically values complex, deeply personal stories that explore the trauma of war and the struggle for identity.
752 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
400
Novel • Fiction
Bosnia And Herzegovina • 1990s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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