Evil Eye
A Novel
(Sprache: Englisch)
The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of A Woman Is No Man returns with a striking exploration of the expectations of Palestinian-American women, the meaning of a fulfilling life, and the ways our unresolved pasts affect our...
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The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of A Woman Is No Man returns with a striking exploration of the expectations of Palestinian-American women, the meaning of a fulfilling life, and the ways our unresolved pasts affect our presents.Raised in a conservative and emotionally volatile Palestinian family in Brooklyn, Yara thought she would finally feel free when she married a charming entrepreneur who took her to the suburbs. She's gotten to follow her dreams, completing an undergraduate degree in Art and landing a good job at the local college. As a traditional wife, she also raises their two school-aged daughters, takes care of the house, and has dinner ready when her husband gets home. With her family balanced with her professional ambitions, Yara knows that her life is infinitely more rewarding than her own mother's. So why doesn't it feel like enough?
After her dream of chaperoning a student trip to Europe evaporates and she responds to a colleague's racist provocation, Yara is put on probation at work and must attend mandatory counseling to keep her position. Her mother blames a family curse for the trouble she's facing, and while Yara doesn't really believe in old superstitions, she still finds herself growing increasingly uneasy with her mother's warning and the possibility of falling victim to the same mistakes.
Shaken to the core by these indictments of her life, Yara finds her carefully constructed world beginning to implode. To save herself, Yara must reckon with the reality that the difficulties of the childhood she thought she left behind have very real?and damaging?implications not just on her own future but that of her daughters.
Autoren-Porträt von Etaf Rum
Etaf Rum was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, by Palestinian immigrants. She lives in North Carolina with her two children. Rum also runs the Instagram account @booksandbeans. A Woman Is No Man is her first novel.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Etaf Rum
- 2023, 352 Seiten, Maße: 15,2 x 23,1 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Harper
- ISBN-10: 0063227886
- ISBN-13: 9780063227880
- Erscheinungsdatum: 07.09.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
"Rum's sensitive portrayal of Yara's inner monologue paints a clear picture of the traditional gendered expectations that are placed on many modern Palestinian American women, and the ways an unsettled past can affect the present." - Washington Post, "10 Noteworthy Books for September""Wise, expansive, and deeply compassionate, Etaf Rum's Evil Eye takes a deep dive into the tensions between generations and cultures as it follows a young Palestinian-American woman on her journey into self-discovery. This fierce story explores the notion of women's freedom and of what becomes of identity when gender roles, family, and cultural traditions are challenged and rewritten. A rich and compelling read." - Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Fencing with the King and Birds of Paradise
"Bold and immersive." - The National (UAE)
"A deeply resonant tale of multigenerational trauma and survival." - Booklist (starred review)
"Rum is a skilled, generous and cadenced writer. While she is not the first to unpack the ways in which first-generation children of immigrants grapple with the weight of newfound freedom and generational fear, she does so with a complexity and nuance that makes every interaction feel fresh and unexpectedly powerful. . . . Perfect for book clubs, EVIL EYE cements Etaf Rum's position as one of the leading writers of literary fiction that transcends continents and histories." - Book Reporter
"Etaf Rum's talent shines in the pages of this stunning book. . . .A beautiful novel about the ways in which past traumas can plague us, narrowing our field of vision and threatening our future happiness. . . . I'm grateful for this newest addition to the growing canon of Palestinian American literature." - Middle East Eye
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"A nuanced exploration of exile filled with the sharp poignancy of immigrant experience. . . .Evil Eye is interspersed with umpteen Arab motifs, sights, sounds and smells. At times, it takes the form of an elaborate dinner spread, the sound of the oud or the verses of Mahmoud Darwish. In a dreamy sequence, it captures Palestinian women slipping off their headscarves to dance, 'their bodies radiant with freedom'. . . .While Evil Eye chronicles Yara's interior and intimate worlds, it also becomes the tale of Palestine and its homeless, nameless people." - The Hindu
"Compelling. . . . Rum does not simplify the choices Yara faces as a woman whose ambition conflicts with family responsibility. . . . Rum's nuanced approach to difficult questions of individual and cultural identity is refreshing." - Kirkus Reviews
"With subtlety and precision, Etaf Rum interrogates the complex interior landscapes of love, passion, immigration, identity and art. Rum is a phenomenal talent who combines raw honesty with a lyrical sensibility. A wonderful read!" - Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee and The Leftover Woman
"A moving meditation on motherhood, inter-generational trauma and how surface appearances often obscure a deeper truth. . . . A stunning second novel from a writer who set the bar very high with her first!" - Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics and Community Board
"With her characteristic insight and tenderness, Etaf Rum takes readers through Yara's journey as she reflects on her family's past and its lasting impact. Evil Eyeis a moving look at the complexities of identity, marriage, and redemption." - Melissa Rivero, author of The Affairs of the Falcóns
"Both a love letter to storytelling and a careful object lesson in its power.... A startling portrait of the mechanics of complicity, of the intergenerational pathology of silence." - New York Times Book Review on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"Complicates and deepens the Arab American story - a tale as rich and varied as America itself." - Washington Post on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"A blistering exploration of three generations of Palestinian-American women, unfolding in lyrical but demanding prose." - Entertainment Weekly on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"Etaf Rum's acclaimed debut novel looks at Palestinian-American women's experiences within their tight-knit, patriarchal Brooklyn community. Though their neighborhood isn't far from the hip Williamsburg neighborhood of Girls, it's worlds away. . . . When writing her book, Etaf Rum drew from personal experiences. . . . Like her protagonist, she had to undergo a trek to find-and listen to-her own voice." - Oprah.com on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"Garnering justified comparisons to Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns... Etaf Rum's debut novel is a must-read about women mustering up the bravery to follow their inner voice." - Refinery 29 on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"Riveting. . . . From the very first line, Rum brings you into the hearts and minds of these characters, and you'll stay connected to them well beyond finishing the last page." - Buzzfeed News on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"A nuanced exploration of exile filled with the sharp poignancy of immigrant experience. . . .Evil Eye is interspersed with umpteen Arab motifs, sights, sounds and smells. At times, it takes the form of an elaborate dinner spread, the sound of the oud or the verses of Mahmoud Darwish. In a dreamy sequence, it captures Palestinian women slipping off their headscarves to dance, 'their bodies radiant with freedom'. . . .While Evil Eye chronicles Yara's interior and intimate worlds, it also becomes the tale of Palestine and its homeless, nameless people." - The Hindu
"Compelling. . . . Rum does not simplify the choices Yara faces as a woman whose ambition conflicts with family responsibility. . . . Rum's nuanced approach to difficult questions of individual and cultural identity is refreshing." - Kirkus Reviews
"With subtlety and precision, Etaf Rum interrogates the complex interior landscapes of love, passion, immigration, identity and art. Rum is a phenomenal talent who combines raw honesty with a lyrical sensibility. A wonderful read!" - Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee and The Leftover Woman
"A moving meditation on motherhood, inter-generational trauma and how surface appearances often obscure a deeper truth. . . . A stunning second novel from a writer who set the bar very high with her first!" - Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics and Community Board
"With her characteristic insight and tenderness, Etaf Rum takes readers through Yara's journey as she reflects on her family's past and its lasting impact. Evil Eyeis a moving look at the complexities of identity, marriage, and redemption." - Melissa Rivero, author of The Affairs of the Falcóns
"Both a love letter to storytelling and a careful object lesson in its power.... A startling portrait of the mechanics of complicity, of the intergenerational pathology of silence." - New York Times Book Review on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"Complicates and deepens the Arab American story - a tale as rich and varied as America itself." - Washington Post on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"A blistering exploration of three generations of Palestinian-American women, unfolding in lyrical but demanding prose." - Entertainment Weekly on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"Etaf Rum's acclaimed debut novel looks at Palestinian-American women's experiences within their tight-knit, patriarchal Brooklyn community. Though their neighborhood isn't far from the hip Williamsburg neighborhood of Girls, it's worlds away. . . . When writing her book, Etaf Rum drew from personal experiences. . . . Like her protagonist, she had to undergo a trek to find-and listen to-her own voice." - Oprah.com on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"Garnering justified comparisons to Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns... Etaf Rum's debut novel is a must-read about women mustering up the bravery to follow their inner voice." - Refinery 29 on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
"Riveting. . . . From the very first line, Rum brings you into the hearts and minds of these characters, and you'll stay connected to them well beyond finishing the last page." - Buzzfeed News on A WOMAN IS NO MAN
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