Kamila Shamsie
Kamila Shamsie is a renowned author known for her novels that often explore themes of love, politics, and conflict. She was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and has dual Pakistani and British citizenship. Shamsie's notable works include 'Burnt Shadows', 'Home Fire', which won the Women's Prize for Fiction, and 'A God in Every Stone'. Her writing is celebrated for its lyrical prose and deep engagement with historical and contemporary issues.
Books
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1. Home Fire
"Home Fire" is a contemporary reimagining of Sophocles' Antigone set against the backdrop of modern-day London and Syria. The novel explores the lives of five characters caught in a complex web of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. The story revolves around two British-Pakistani families, each struggling with their own dilemmas related to identity, radicalism, and loyalty. One family is headed by a powerful politician who disowns his jihadist son, while the other consists of three orphaned siblings whose lives are turned upside down when their brother is accused of joining ISIS. The novel explores the consequences of their actions, questioning the extent to which one can go for love and loyalty.
