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Discover 'Man of My Time,' a gripping novel by Dalia Sofer that intricately weaves the themes of family, memory, and identity. Set against the contrasting backdrops of Iran and New York City, this evocative narrative follows Hamid Mozaffarian, an interrogator of the Iranian regime, as he confronts his estranged family and embarks on a profound journey of self-discovery. After decades of inner turmoil, Hamid's diplomatic mission brings him back to his roots, where he carries the ashes of his father—an unfulfilled wish to be buried in his homeland.
The novel delves deep into the human experience, exploring the complexities of loss—of loved ones, cultures, and one's own self. With a rich narrative filled with bitter memories and sharp wit, 'Man of My Time' forces Hamid to reclaim his fragmented past. As he reconnects with his brother and navigates the painful realities of exile, readers will experience the poignant interdependence of captive and captor.
This BRAND NEW edition, published by St Martins Press in 2021, spans 384 pages and is a must-read for anyone interested in powerful narratives that reflect on the essence of identity and heritage.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250787422
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 384
Description:
Set in Iran and New York City, Man of My Time tells the story of Hamid Mozaffarian, who is as alienated from himself as he is from the world around him. After decades of ambivalent work as an interrogator with the Iranian regime, Hamid travels on a diplomatic mission to New York, where he encounters his estranged family and retrieves the ashes of his father, whose dying wish was to be buried in Iran.
Tucked in his pocket throughout the trip, the ashes propel him into a first-person excavation—full of mordant wit and bitter memory—of a lifetime of betrayal, and prompt him to trace his own evolution from a perceptive boy in love with marbles to a man who, on seeing his own reflection, is startled to encounter someone he no longer recognizes. As he reconnects with his brother and others living in exile, Hamid is forced to reckon with his past, with the insidious nature of violence, and with his entrenchment in a system that for decades ensnared him.
Politically complex and emotionally compelling, Man of My Time explores variations of loss—of people, places, ideals, time, and self. This is a novel not only about family and memory but about the interdependence of captor and captive, of citizen and country, of an individual and his or her heritage. With sensitivity and strength, Dalia Sofer conjures the interior lives of the "generation that had borne and inflicted what could not be undone."
The novel delves deep into the human experience, exploring the complexities of loss—of loved ones, cultures, and one's own self. With a rich narrative filled with bitter memories and sharp wit, 'Man of My Time' forces Hamid to reclaim his fragmented past. As he reconnects with his brother and navigates the painful realities of exile, readers will experience the poignant interdependence of captive and captor.
This BRAND NEW edition, published by St Martins Press in 2021, spans 384 pages and is a must-read for anyone interested in powerful narratives that reflect on the essence of identity and heritage.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250787422
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 384
Description:
Set in Iran and New York City, Man of My Time tells the story of Hamid Mozaffarian, who is as alienated from himself as he is from the world around him. After decades of ambivalent work as an interrogator with the Iranian regime, Hamid travels on a diplomatic mission to New York, where he encounters his estranged family and retrieves the ashes of his father, whose dying wish was to be buried in Iran.
Tucked in his pocket throughout the trip, the ashes propel him into a first-person excavation—full of mordant wit and bitter memory—of a lifetime of betrayal, and prompt him to trace his own evolution from a perceptive boy in love with marbles to a man who, on seeing his own reflection, is startled to encounter someone he no longer recognizes. As he reconnects with his brother and others living in exile, Hamid is forced to reckon with his past, with the insidious nature of violence, and with his entrenchment in a system that for decades ensnared him.
Politically complex and emotionally compelling, Man of My Time explores variations of loss—of people, places, ideals, time, and self. This is a novel not only about family and memory but about the interdependence of captor and captive, of citizen and country, of an individual and his or her heritage. With sensitivity and strength, Dalia Sofer conjures the interior lives of the "generation that had borne and inflicted what could not be undone."