Evil Eye A Novel
Evil Eye A Novel by Etaf Rum, published by HarperCollins Publishers on March 14, 2023, is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities faced by a Palestinian-American woman. This edition spans 352 pages and delves into themes of motherhood, intergenerational trauma, and the often-hidden truths beneath surface appearances. The narrative follows Yara Murad, who has worked diligently to escape the shadows of her tumultuous childhood in Brooklyn, achieving a fulfilling life as an art teacher and mother.
Readers will find a rich examination of Yara’s internal struggles as she grapples with unexpected emotions and the impact of her past on her present. The story addresses the expectations placed on women, the nuances of family life, and the cultural heritage that shapes identity. As Yara confronts a family curse suggested by her mother, she embarks on a journey to reclaim her narrative and forge a new path. This novel offers insight into the intersections of personal history and cultural legacy, making it a significant addition to contemporary literary fiction.
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An NPR Best Book of the Year · A Time Magazine Most Anticipated Book of the Year
“A moving meditation on motherhood, intergenerational trauma and how surface appearances often obscure a deeper truth. . . . A stunning second novel from a writer who set the bar very high with her first!”–Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Romantics and Community Board
The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of A Woman Is No Man returns with a striking exploration of the expectations of a Palestinian-American woman, the meaning of a fulfilling life, and the ways our unresolved pasts affect our presents.
Yara Murad has worked hard to outrun the demons of her tumultuous Brooklyn childhood. Now living far from home, Yara has achieved everything she aspired to: She is highly educated and teaches art to college student. She’s also raising two daughters with her businessman husband, Fadi. Her marriage is nothing like her parents’ high-conflict relationship, and she knows her life is worlds better and freer than her mother’s.
So why doesn’t it feel that way? Why does Yara experience flashes of anger out of nowhere or a sadness she can’t name? When an incident at the college threatens her job, her mother suggests that a family curse could be to blame. While Yara doesn’t believe in old superstitions, she’s shaken as she finds her carefully constructed world beginning to implode. To save herself, Yara must finally confront the childhood she thought she’d left behind and forge her own path forward.
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