by Kamila Shamsie · Bloomsbury Publishing · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781408886793
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Home Fire is a suspenseful and heartbreaking novel by Kamila Shamsie, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2018. The story follows Isma, a young woman who, after years of watching out for her younger siblings, moves to America to pursue her dreams. However, she can't stop worrying about her sister Aneeka and her brother Parvaiz, who has disappeared in pursuit of proving himself to the dark legacy of his jihadist father. When Parvaiz resurfaces, Isma's worst fears are confirmed. The arrival of Eamonn, son of a powerful political figure, further complicates the situation, intertwining the fates of two families in a devastating way. This novel explores the sacrifices we make in the name of love and loyalty, reimagining Sophocles' Antigone in a contemporary context.
Kamila Shamsie is a Pakistani and British writer and novelist who is best known for her award-winning novel Home Fire (2017). Named on Granta magazine's list of 20 best young British writers, Shamsie has been described by The New Indian Express as "a novelist to reckon with and to look forward to." She also writes for publications including The Guardian, New Statesman, Index on Censorship and Prospect, and broadcasts on radio.
