Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar
"Homeland Elegies" is a novel by Ayad Akhtar that blurs the lines between fiction and memoir. The book follows the story of a Pakistani-American playwright named Ayad Akhtar who is struggling to reconcile his identity as a Muslim-American in a post-9/11 world. Through a series of interconnected stories, Akhtar explores themes of family, politics, and identity, while also examining the American Dream and the challenges faced by immigrants in the United States. The novel is a powerful and poignant exploration of what it means to be an American today.
The 9518th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 368
- Words
- 108,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)