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Farzana Doctor

    Tato autorka ve svém díle zkoumá složitost lidských vztahů a společenské normy. Její příběhy často reflektují napětí mezi jednotlivcem a kolektivem, přičemž se zaměřuje na psychologickou hloubku postav. Styl autorky je charakteristický pronikavým pozorováním a jemným vykreslením emocí, které čtenáře vtahuje do nitra postav. Její tvorba vybízí k zamyšlení nad sociálními strukturami a osobní identitou.

    The Beauty of Us
    Six Metres of Pavement
    You Still Look the Same
    Seven
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    • All Inclusive

      • 296 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      4,0(20)Ohodnotit

      Ameera does her best to keep her nights at a Mexican resort’s swingers’ scene as separate as possible from her day job at that same resort. But rumours have begun to swirl, and her job is on the line. And now her father, who abandoned her without a trace, is trying to get in touch — from the afterlife.

      All Inclusive
    • Seven

      • 416 stránek
      • 15 hodin čtení
      4,1(856)Ohodnotit

      During her trip to India, Sharifa uncovers hidden family secrets linked to her great-great grandfather, prompting her to confront the profound impact these revelations have had on her identity and life. As she delves deeper into her family's past, she navigates the complexities of heritage and the enduring influence of history on personal narrative.

      Seven
    • A moving collection of poetry about navigating mid-life, full of humour and wit, from acclaimed novelist Farzana Doctor. This debut poetry collection from acclaimed novelist Farzana Doctor is both an intimate deep dive and a humorous glance at the tumultuous decade of her forties.

      You Still Look the Same
    • Six Metres of Pavement

      • 378 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení
      3,8(330)Ohodnotit

      The story delves into the profound guilt and despair of Ismail Boxwala, who grapples with the devastating consequences of forgetting his baby daughter in the car, leading to her tragic death. Two decades later, he faces the fallout of his actions through a painful divorce, a battle with alcoholism, and fleeting encounters that only deepen his loneliness. The narrative explores themes of grief, regret, and the search for redemption in the wake of unimaginable loss.

      Six Metres of Pavement
    • The Beauty of Us

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Exploring themes of consent, racism, and power dynamics, this campus YA novel features a diverse cast of characters navigating the challenges of adolescence. It delves into social anxiety and the complexities of sexuality, offering an engaging narrative that resonates with the struggles many teens encounter. Drawing parallels to works like My Dark Vanessa and The Red Word, it presents a thought-provoking and accessible story that captures the intricacies of young adult experiences.

      The Beauty of Us