Sorrows of the Moon

Sorrows of the Moon

by IqbalAhmed (Author)

Synopsis

Ahmed's first book is a moving portrait of a forgotten city. Arriving in London in 1994, he tried to find a place to callhome. On his odyssey he encountered a number of fellow immigrants - the Indian woman who works in the post office, an African hotel doorman, the Egyptian newspaper stallholder in Charing Cross Road. In each encounter he reveals a haunting portrait of London. Sorrow of the Moon is destined to become one of the classics of London literature.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Publisher: Constable
Published: 28 Jun 2007

ISBN 10: 184529517X
ISBN 13: 9781845295172

Media Reviews
* 'Read it and weep: and be grateful for its subtlety, courtesy and depth.' Ruth Padel * 'Beautifully written and a name to watch.' The Times * 'A remarkable book' Deborah Moggach
Author Bio
Iqbal Ahmed grew up in Kashmir and first came to London in 1994. He now lives and works in Hampstead.