Admiring Silence
Admiring Silence
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Tanzania And England • 1990s
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Admiring Silence, a man navigates life in England after leaving Tanzania. Balancing his dual identity, he confronts cultural displacement and personal alienation. As he reflects on family, love, and dislocation, the narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and the complex relationships between past and present.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Admiring Silence by Abdulrazak Gurnah is praised for its eloquent prose and deep exploration of identity and displacement. Readers appreciate the nuanced portrayal of cultural hybridity. Some critique the plot's occasional slow pace and complexity, which may challenge some readers. Overall, it offers a powerful, introspective narrative on immigration and belonging.
Who Should Read Admiring Silence?
Readers who appreciate Admiring Silence by Abdulrazak Gurnah often enjoy deep explorations of identity, exile, and cultural conflict. Fans of The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri or Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who relish cross-cultural narratives, would find this novel compelling.
1,911 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Tanzania And England • 1990s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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