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Evil Eye : A Novel by Etaf Rum (2023, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062987909
ISBN-139780062987907
eBay Product ID (ePID)10057243166
Product Key Features
Book TitleEvil Eye : a Novel
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
TopicCultural Heritage, Contemporary Women, Family Life
GenreFiction
AuthorEtaf Rum
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight16.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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LCCN2023-286793
Reviews"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) "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 "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 "A deeply resonant tale of multigenerational trauma and survival." -- Booklist (starred review) "The fierce feminist sentiments and nuanced approach to Yara''s fraught marriage and family history make for a winning combination." -- Publishers Weekly "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 "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 "Rum''s observations about the intersections of Arab and Southern traditions and their similarities in art, history, media, and food are particularly strong . . . . Evil Eye has the power to reach readers of all ages and cultures, who will undoubtedly cheer Yara on as she forges a new path." -- BookPage "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, "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 "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 "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 "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 blistering exploration of three generations of Palestinian-American women, unfolding in lyrical but demanding prose., "A deeply resonant tale of multigenerational trauma and survival." -- Booklist (starred review) "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 "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 "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 "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, 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., "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 "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
Dewey Edition23/eng/20230825
Dewey Decimal813/.6
SynopsisAn NPR Best Book of the Year - A T ime Magazine Most Anticipated Book of the Year "A moving meditation on motherhood, intergenerational 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 The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of A Woman Is No Man returns with a striking exploration of the expectations of a Palestinian-American woman, the meaning of a fulfilling life, and the ways our unresolved pasts affect our presents. Yara Murad has worked hard to outrun the demons of her tumultuous Brooklyn childhood. Now living far from home, Yara has achieved everything she aspired to: She is highly educated and teaches art to college student. She's also raising two daughters with her businessman husband, Fadi. Her marriage is nothing like her parents' high-conflict relationship, and she knows her life is worlds better and freer than her mother's. So why doesn't it feel that way? Why does Yara experience flashes of anger out of nowhere or a sadness she can't name? When an incident at the college threatens her job, her mother suggests that a family curse could be to blame. While Yara doesn't believe in old superstitions, she's shaken as she finds her carefully constructed world beginning to implode. To save herself, Yara must finally confront the childhood she thought she'd left behind and forge her own path forward., An NPR Best Book of the Year · A Time Magazine Most Anticipated Book of the Year "A moving meditation on motherhood, intergenerational 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 The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of A Woman Is No Man returns with a striking exploration of the expectations of a Palestinian-American woman, the meaning of a fulfilling life, and the ways our unresolved pasts affect our presents. Yara Murad has worked hard to outrun the demons of her tumultuous Brooklyn childhood. Now living far from home, Yara has achieved everything she aspired to: She is highly educated and teaches art to college student. She's also raising two daughters with her businessman husband, Fadi. Her marriage is nothing like her parents' high-conflict relationship, and she knows her life is worlds better and freer than her mother's. So why doesn't it feel that way? Why does Yara experience flashes of anger out of nowhere or a sadness she can't name? When an incident at the college threatens her job, her mother suggests that a family curse could be to blame. While Yara doesn't believe in old superstitions, she's shaken as she finds her carefully constructed world beginning to implode. To save herself, Yara must finally confront the childhood she thought she'd left behind and forge her own path forward.
LC Classification NumberPS3618.U5645
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