Salt and Saffron
Salt and Saffron by Kamila Shamsie, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc on September 20, 2018, is a literary work that explores themes of cultural heritage and coming of age. This edition contains 256 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Aliya, a member of the Dard-e-Dil family, who grapples with her family’s rich history and the legends that define them, all while navigating her own identity and romantic interests.
Readers will find a blend of humor and romance as Aliya confronts the complexities of her family’s past, including the notion of being a ‘not-quite’ twin linked to her aunt Mariam. The story delves into the intricacies of Pakistani society, offering insights into its traditions and values. Through Aliya’s journey, the book presents a vivid portrayal of familial bonds and personal discovery, making it a thoughtful exploration of identity and heritage.
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‘Beautifully written in cunning, punning, glancing prose’ – Independent
‘A whirlwind … Owes plenty to Salman Rushdie and some to Hollywood … Exuberant, knowingly exotic and deceptively serious’ – Guardian
‘Kamila Shamsie has created a rich, bright world’ – Times Literary Supplement
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BY THE ACCLAIMED WINNER OF THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION
The Dard-e-Dils are characterised by their prominent clavicles and love of stories. Aliya may not have inherited her family’s patrician looks, but she is prey to their legends that stretch back to the days of Timur Lang. There is a sting to most of these tales, for the Dard-e-Dils consider themselves cursed by their ‘not-quite’ twins. Amidst her growing attraction to a boy from the wrong side of the tracks, Aliya begins to believe that she is another ‘not-quite’ twin, linked to her scandalous aunt Mariam in a way that hardly bodes well…
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‘A funny, clever and romantic story’ – Barbara Trapido
‘The stories within the stories describe Pakistani society, its peoples and its mores, better than anything that has come from the Other Side for a long time. This is a good read’ – India Today
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