‘A complicated mother-daughter drama that looks at the lasting effects of intergenerational trauma and what it takes to break the cycle of abuse’ Time magazine, ‘The Most Anticipated Books of the Year’ * * * ‘A complicated mother-daughter drama that looks at the lasting effects of intergenerational trauma and what it takes to break the cycle of abuse’ Time magazine, ‘The Most Anticipated Books of the Year’ * * * The powerful and poignant new novel from the author of the much-loved A Woman is No Man. Raised in a conservative Palestinian family in Brooklyn, Yara thought she would finally feel free when she married a charming entrepreneur. Now, she has a good job at the local college, and balances that with raising her two daughters and taking care of their home. Yara knows that her life is more rewarding than her mother’s – so why doesn’t it feel like enough? After Yara responds to a colleague’s racist provocation, she is put on probation at work and must attend mandatory counselling. Her mother blames a family curse for Yara’s troubles, and while Yara doesn’t believe in superstitions, she still finds herself growing increasingly uneasy about falling victim to the same mistakes as her mother. Yara’s carefully constructed world begins to implode and suddenly she must face up to the difficulties of her childhood, not fully realising how that will impact not just her own future, but that of her daughters too. * * * Praise for Etaf Rum: ‘Wise, expansive, and deeply compassionate . . . 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‘ Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Birds of Paradise ‘A moving meditation on motherhood . . . stunning’ Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics ‘A moving look at the complexities of identity, marriage and redemption’ Melissa Rivero, author of The Affairs of the Falcóns ‘A love letter to storytelling’ New York Times ‘Garnering justified comparisons to Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns . . . a must-read about women mustering up the bravery to follow their inner voice’ Refinery 29 Don’t miss the brand new gripping family drama novel from New York Times Best-selling author in 2023! The daughter of Palestinian immigrants, Etaf Rum was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She has a Masters of Arts in American and British Literature as well as undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and English Composition and taught undergraduate courses in North Carolina, where she lives with her two children. Etaf also runs the Instagram account @booksandbeans and is also a Book of the Month Club Ambassador, showcasing her favourite selections each month.Her debut novel, A Woman is No Man, was a New York Times bestseller and was published to wide critical acclaim. Evil Eye is her second novel. Don’t miss the brand new gripping family drama novel from New York Times Best-selling author in 2023! The highly anticipated new novel from the author of the much-loved A WOMAN IS NO MAN. • EVIL EYE is 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. • A book club’s dream read: explores feminist themes, the role of women in Palestinian-American culture, and the mother-daughter dynamic across the generations. • Perfect for fans of Khaled Hosseini, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Elif Shafak, and The Stationery Shop of Tehran. • A WOMAN IS NO MAN (2019):- Over 50,000 copies sold, across formats- A Kindle bestseller- A New York Times bestseller- An Amazon Editor’s Pick- A Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Fiction and Best Debut- A Marie Claire Best Women's Fiction of the Year pick- A Washington Post 10 Books to Read of the Month Competition: the;stationery shop of tehran;black butterflies;wandering souls;a; thousand splendid suns;kite runner;place for us;all my rage;woman is no man;in my mother’s footsteps. by;britt bennett;elif shafak;khaled hosseini;chimamanda ngozi adichie;celeste ng;sheena patel;nadia hashimi;marjan kamali;monica ali;
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