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My Friends by Hisham Matar

My Friends

A Novel

by Hisham Matar
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  • First Published:
  • Jan 9, 2024, 416 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Jan 2025, 416 pages
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Diane

Profoundly moving
This novel was a gripping read and I understand now better than ever the heartbreaking tragedy of exile. I am impressed by the author’s skill at developing a compelling, well-paced plot, believable and sympathetic characters, and a theme all too relevant to our world.
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