The Fatwa Girl
The Fatwa Girl is a 2011 novel by Pakistani author Akbar Agha.[1] It is a story of love and innocence lost in the Pakistan of today, where modernity is symbolized by the possession of a nuclear bomb, but where religious hatreds are as old as time itself.
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| Author | Akbar Agha |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Hachette (India) |
Publication date | 25 September 2011 |
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| Pages | 232 pp |
| ISBN | 93-5009-218-2 978-93-5009-218-7 |
Plot summary
Amor vincit omnia — love conquers all, but in a land which has been conquered from the Moguls to the British and now where the Taliban and fundamentalists strive for hegemony, a young man named Omar faces a battle in winning the hand of the girl he loves. It is in this milieu that two lovers try to forge not only a relationship for themselves but also a society where peace and sanity prevail, battling the forces of hatred and sectarianism that threaten to tear their worlds — and a nation — apart.
At once a quirky exploration of a society on edge and a tender tale of shattered innocence, The Fatwa Girl,[2] reveals a deep understanding of the human heart and its often mysterious attachments.
External links
- Hachette page for the book.
- The Times of India: The Fatwa Girl -- The girl who dies pleading a fatwa.
- Yahoo! News India: Ranked #7 on Bestseller's list by IANS—Indo-Asian News Service, Nov 17, 2011.
- The Hindu, India: Featured on The Hindu Best Sellers List, January 24, 2012.
References
- Akbar Agha (September 2011). The Fatwa Girl. Hachette. ISBN 978-93-5009-218-7.
- GoodReads: The Fatwa Girl, Hachette India