Earth and Ashes
Earth and Ashes
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Afghanistan • 1980s
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Earth and Ashes, a person named Dastaguir embarks on a journey in war-torn Afghanistan to deliver tragic news to their son. Throughout this journey, themes of grief, resilience, and the devastation of war unfold, exploring the deep emotional impact on individuals and families.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Emotional
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Atiq Rahimi's Earth and Ashes is praised for its poignant and evocative narrative, capturing the devastation of war through a personal lens. Critics commend its sparse, poetic prose. However, some find its brevity limits character development. Overall, the novel is noted for its emotional depth and profound simplicity, effectively conveying trauma and resilience.
Who Should Read Earth and Ashes?
A reader who appreciates poignant, compact narratives and culturally rich tales like Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner would enjoy Atiq Rahimi’s Earth and Ashes. Fans of introspective literature exploring themes of loss and resilience set against war-torn landscapes will find it compelling.
2,122 ratings
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Short Story • Fiction
Afghanistan • 1980s
2002
Adult
18+ years
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