{"title":"Reem Gaafar","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative works of Reem Gaafar, a captivating voice in contemporary literature. Specialising in general fiction, Gaafar crafts narratives that are both engaging and thought-provoking, drawing readers into richly detailed worlds with her exceptional storytelling ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eA Mouth Full of Salt\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies Gaafar's talent for weaving intricate plots infused with deep emotional resonance. Her writing is often celebrated for its lyrical prose and the vivid portrayal of characters, offering readers an immersive reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, exploring Reem Gaafar's collection will undoubtedly be a rewarding journey into the complexities of human experience and the art of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-mouth-full-of-salt-by-reem-gaafar-9781849250900","title":"A Mouth Full of Salt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small farming village in North Sudan wakes up one morning to the news that a little boy has drowned. Soon after, the animals die of a mysterious illness and the date gardens catch fire and burn to the ground. The villagers whisper of a sorceress who dwells at the foot of the mountains. It is the dry season. The men have places to go, the women have work to do, the children play at the place where the river runs over its own banks. Sixteen-year-old Fatima yearns to leave the village for Khartoum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Khartoum, a single mother makes her way in a world that wants to keep girls and women back. As civil war swells, the political intrudes into the personal and her position in the capital becomes untenable. She must return to the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mouth Full of Salt\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers a country on the brink of seismic change as its women decide for themselves which traditions are fit for purpose and which prophecies it's time to rewrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLively and engaging ... Gaafar's village characters are vivid and skilfully drawn ... \u003ci\u003eA Mouth Full of Salt\u003c\/i\u003e gives up its secrets slowly, a trait that only enhances the reading pleasure of this intricate jewel of a novel.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew Internationalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mouth Full of Salt\u003c\/i\u003e skilfully recounts the nuanced history of two countries that were divided long before they had any say in the matter. Gaafar approaches this narrative with compassion, confronting uncomfortable truths head-on.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe New Arab\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsightful, elegant and compelling, with a profound sense of place. Gaafar shows brilliance in the ways she weaves destinies together.\u003c\/strong\u003e Karen Jennings, author of \u003ci\u003eCrooked Seeds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn impressive debut. I was gripped until the very last sentence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leila Aboulela, author of \u003ci\u003eRiver Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46438127730924,"sku":"9781849250900","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11150663482846.jpg?v=1747186649"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/reem-gaafar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}