Jamil Jan Kochai
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English
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"A luminous meditation on sons and fathers, ghosts of war, and living history that moves between modern-day Afghanistan and the Afghan diaspora. In playing 'Metal Gear Solid V,' a young man's video game experience turns into a surreal exploration on his own father's memories of war and occupation. A college student in 'Hungry Ricky Daddy' starves himself in protest of Israeli violence against Palestine. Set in Kabul, 'Return to Sender' follows a doctor...
Author
Language
English
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Description
"A coming-of-age story about one boy's journey across contemporary Afghanistan to find and bring home the family dog, blending the grit and immediacy of voice-driven fiction like We Need New Names with the mythmaking of One Thousand and One Nights. Twelve-year-old Marwand's memories from his previous visit to Afghanistan six years ago center on his contentious relationship with Budabash, the terrifying but beloved dog who guards his extended family's...