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Her novels fall under the category of General Fiction, yet they transcend conventional storytelling by offering a nuanced exploration of universal themes that resonate with readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlawiya Sobh's books are not merely stories; they are an invitation to experience the intersection of poetry and prose, evoking a deep connection with her audience. Whether you are delving into the world of her characters for the first time or are a long-time fan, this collection promises a thought-provoking journey into the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-thing-called-love-by-max-weiss-9781803090788","title":"This Thing Called Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heart-wrenching story about love, loss, sex, the friendship between women, and the universal struggle to come to terms with death.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust before the outbreak of the July 2006 war in Lebanon, a middle-aged woman named Nahla has gone missing. Distraught, besieged, and without any leads, Nahla’s dearest friends—Suad, Azizeh, Hoda, Nadine, and the narrator Alawiya—band together to console one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey reminisce about the better days of their youth, lifetimes of romantic turmoil, the trouble with love, and their inescapable confrontation with death. Unsure whether Nahla has been killed in the fighting, fled the country, or disappeared into the oblivion of Alzheimer’s, Alawiya pieces together Nahla’s intimate past, simultaneously illuminating the jagged history of modern Lebanon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough searching discussions with Nahla’s closest confidante Suad, tenacious investigation, and an imaginative effort to reconstruct the life of another, Alawiya might just find a way to bring Nahla back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThis Thing Called Love\u003c\/em\u003e, celebrated Lebanese novelist Alawiya Sobh takes the war between Israel and Hizballah as the backdrop for a heart-wrenching story about love, loss, sex, the friendship between women, and the universal struggle to come to terms with mortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853355405548,"sku":"9781803090788","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27007973482829.jpg?v=1759198325"},{"product_id":"this-thing-called-love-by-alawiya-sobh-9781803095905","title":"This Thing Called Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heart-wrenching story about love, loss, sex, the friendship between women, and the universal struggle to come to terms with death.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust before the outbreak of the July 2006 war in Lebanon, a middle-aged woman named Nahla has gone missing. 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