Goat Days
Goat Days by Benyāmin, published by Penguin Books in 2012, is a poignant narrative that explores the complexities of migration in search of a better life. This edition, written in English and spanning 255 pages, presents the story of Najeeb, whose aspiration to work in the Gulf leads him to an unexpected and harsh reality. After achieving his dream, he finds himself trapped in a grim existence herding goats in the Saudi desert, haunted by memories of his verdant village and loving family.
Readers will encounter a tale that delves into themes of loneliness and alienation, as Najeeb navigates the absurdities of his situation. The narrative captures the stark contrast between his dreams and the harshness of his new life, offering insights into the human condition. Through Najeeb’s companionship with goats and his desperate attempts to escape his circumstances, Goat Days transforms a personal struggle into a universal exploration of the human experience.
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A simple and moving story about one of the great human concerns of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries: migration in search of a better life Najeebs dearest wish is to work in the Gulf and earn enough money to send back home. He achieves his dream only to be propelled by a series of incidents, grim and absurd, into a slave-like existence herding goats in the middle of the Saudi desert. Memories of the lush, verdant landscape of his village and of his loving family haunt Najeeb whose only solace is the companionship of goats. In the end, the lonely young man contrives a hazardous scheme to escape his desert prison. Goat Days was published to acclaim in Malayalam and became a bestseller. One of the brilliant new talents of Malayalam literature, Benyamins wry and tender telling transforms this strange and bitter comedy of Najeebs life in the desert into a universal tale of loneliness and alienation.
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