Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah

Extended Synopsis

At the turn of the twenty-first century, three young people come of age in Tanzania. Karim returns to his sleepy hometown after university with new swagger and ambition. Fauzia glimpses in him a chance at escape from a smothering upbringing. The two of them offer a haven to Badar, a poor boy still unsure if the future holds anything for him at all. As tourism, technology, and unexpected opportunities and perils reach their quiet corner of the world, each arrives at a different understanding of what it means to take your fate into your own hands.

Author Bio & Accolades

Abdulrazak Gurnah is a master storyteller and the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature. Theft marks his first new novel since receiving the prestigious award, seamlessly continuing his legacy of capturing the dizzying effects of global change, displacement, and the intricacies of identity in modern Africa.

Reader Targeting

Ideal for readers of contemporary literary fiction, deeply character-driven coming-of-age stories, and profound narratives that explore the cultural and economic shifts of modern East Africa.

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