Celestial Bodies
Jokha Alharthi
Celestial Bodies is an award-winning novel that takes readers on a journey through Oman's evolving society. Set in the village of al-Awafi, the story follows three sisters and their families as they witness their country redefine itself after the colonial era. With elegant structure and a captivating plot, Celestial Bodies tells a powerful coming-of-age story through the eyes of one family.
Publish Date
2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2019-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2010
Goodreads Rating
3.42
ISBN
9781912240166
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Recommendations
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2019-04-20T09:03:26.000Z
If you’re looking for a great book to read over Easter, I recommend this one that I finished last night. Set in Oman, shortlisted for the international @ManBookerPrize and published by Scotland’s very own @sandstonepress , it’s a beautifully written and very moving story. – source