Links A Novel
“Links” by Nuruddin Farah is a reprint novel published by National Geographic Books on March 29, 2005. This 352-page work is presented in English and explores the complex realities of Mogadiscio, Somalia, through the eyes of Jeebleh, who returns to his homeland after two decades. His journey is not one of nostalgia; rather, it is marked by the harsh realities of a city plagued by violence and chaos, where clan warlords and gangs dominate the landscape.
In “Links,” readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of cultural heritage and the challenges of seeking justice in a fractured society. As Jeebleh navigates his return, he is drawn into the investigation of a friend’s daughter’s abduction, revealing the intricate and often perilous nature of life in a city that has been deeply scarred by conflict. The novel intertwines elements of suspense and thriller, offering a poignant reflection on the struggles faced by individuals in a tumultuous environment.
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From the internationally acclaimed author of North of Dawn, Links is a novel that will stand as a classic of modern world literature.
Jeebleh is returning to Mogadiscio, Somalia, for the first time in twenty years. But this is not a nostalgia trip—his last residence there was a jail cell. And who could feel nostalgic for a city like this? U.S. troops have come and gone, and the decimated city is ruled by clan warlords and patrolled by qaat-chewing gangs who shoot civilians to relieve their adolescent boredom. Diverted in his pilgrimage to visit his mother’s grave, Jeebleh is asked to investigate the abduction of the young daughter of one of his closest friend’s family. But he learns quickly that any act in this city, particularly an act of justice, is much more complicated than he might have imagined.
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