{"product_id":"9781913097172","title":"Minor Detail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant exploration of trauma and memory, set against the backdrop of the Palestinian experience. The narrative unfolds during the summer of 1949, when a young Palestinian woman is captured and brutally raped by Israeli soldiers, ultimately leading to her death and burial in the unforgiving sands of her homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, in Ramallah, a woman becomes increasingly fixated on this harrowing event, which she perceives as a 'minor detail' amidst the broader historical and social context of her people's suffering. Through her obsession, the novel delves into the complexities of identity, the haunting spectres of violence, and the intricate relationship between personal and collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWar and Violence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel does not shy away from depicting the brutal realities of conflict and its personal ramifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e It examines how traumatic events shape individual lives and collective histories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispossession:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ongoing struggles faced by Palestinians under occupation are poignantly illustrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShibli's prose is both lyrical and stark, weaving a narrative that is rich in emotional depth while maintaining a critical eye on the socio-political landscape. Readers who have appreciated works such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Kite Runner\u003c\/strong\u003e by Khaled Hosseini or \u003cstrong\u003eThe Book of Disappearance\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ibtisam Azem will find \u003cstrong\u003eMinor Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling addition to their literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A powerful meditation on the intersections of personal and collective trauma.\" \u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Fitzcarraldo Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53477780914508,"sku":"9781913097172","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781913097172_front.webp?v=1765304024","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/de-eu\/products\/9781913097172","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}