Out of It is the first novel of British-Palestinian author Selma Dabbagh, published by Bloomsbury in Deember 2011.[1] It follows a family's life in Gaza and London in the larger context of its occupation.[2]
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| Author | Selma Dabbagh |
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| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Publication date | 5 December 2011 |
| ISBN | 978-1-408-82430-6 |
The novel was listed as one of The Guardian's Books of the Year in 2011 and 2012[3] and has been widely reviewed.[2][4][5]
Reception
editThe review by Robin Yassin-Kassab for The Guardian stated: "This is a very successful debut novel from a British Palestinian writer who has already notched up successes with her short stories. Like a good short story, Out of It manages to fit in a great deal without feeling crowded.... The writing is both literary and accessible, fast-paced, passionate, exuberant and heart-lurching."[6] According to Kirkus Reviews: "Dabbagh unsparingly shows a people divided and demoralized by six decades of exile and powerlessness, and her novel quietly but acidly indicts Western ignorance of and indifference to the Palestinians’ plight. Yet, the book is also a finely wrought tale of family and coming-of-age that fulfills the mandates of any serious work of fiction.... Fine work from a gifted writer who has important subject matter to explore."[7]
References
edit- ^ "Out Of It: a novel about Israel, Palestine and family". Bloomsbury. 5 December 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ a b "A Review of 'Out of It,' Selma Dabbagh's Debut Novel". ArabLit & ArabLit Quarterly. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Reviews and Praise - Out of It - Novel". Selma Dabbagh. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Kurd, Rahat (29 October 2015). "Selma Dabbagh: Out of It". Guernica. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Wallis Simons, Jake (27 November 2011). "Out of It, By Selma Dabbagh - Aren't you a bit young for this conflict?". The Independent. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Yassin-Kassab, Robin (6 January 2012). "Out of It by Selma Dabbagh – review". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Out of It: Fine work from a gifted writer who has an important subject matter to explore". Kirkus Reviews. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
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