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Victim 69
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9789776999763
Publisher: Kinzy Publishing Agency
Published: Dec 17 2024
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.67 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
Victim 69 by Rasool Darweesh, translated by Dr. Mohammed A. Alkhozai, is a gripping and deeply emotional novel that delves into the complexities of identity, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Set against the backdrop of a conservative society, the story follows Warsaw, a strong-willed woman who navigates the turbulent waters of love, motherhood, and societal expectations.
After a series of failed marriages and a clandestine relationship with a powerful university advisor, Warsaw finds herself pregnant and abandoned. Forced to give birth in secrecy, she leaves her newborn son, Issa, in the care of a Bedouin midwife, vowing to one day reclaim him. As Warsaw battles societal norms, legal obstacles, and her own inner demons, she embarks on a journey to expose the truth and secure her son's rightful place in the world.
With raw honesty and poetic prose, *Victim 69* explores themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. This novel is not just a story of one woman's struggle, but a powerful commentary on the societal structures that shape our lives. A must-read for anyone who has ever fought for their truth in a world that seeks to silence them.
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