Sparks Like Stars
Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi, published by William Morrow on March 2, 2021, presents a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of Afghanistan’s tumultuous history. The story follows Sitara Zamani, a young girl from a prominent family in Kabul during the promising 1970s. Her life takes a tragic turn when a coup leads to the assassination of her family, leaving her as the sole survivor. Smuggled to safety by a guard named Shair, she is adopted by an American diplomat and grows up in the United States as Aryana Shepherd, ultimately becoming a renowned surgeon.
In this edition, readers will explore Aryana’s journey as she grapples with her past and the complexities of her identity. Thirty years after her family’s murder, Aryana’s life is disrupted when she encounters Shair, the man who saved her but may also be responsible for her family’s demise. This unexpected reunion ignites a quest for answers and a confrontation with her buried emotions. The narrative delves into themes of survival, identity, and the quest for truth, offering insights into the lasting impact of trauma and the search for closure.
Official synopsis Publisher
Kabul, 1978: The daughter of a prominent family, Sitara Zamani lives a privileged life in Afghanistan’s thriving cosmopolitan capital. The 1970s are a time of remarkable promise under the leadership of people like Sardar Daoud, Afghanistan’s progressive president, and Sitara’s beloved father, his right-hand man. But the ten-year-old Sitara’s world is shattered when communists stage a coup, assassinating the president and Sitara’s entire family. Only she survives. Smuggled out of the palace by a guard named Shair, Sitara finds her way to the home of a female American diplomat, who adopts her and raises her in America. In her new country, Sitara takes on a new name—Aryana Shepherd—and throws herself into her studies, eventually becoming a renowned surgeon.New York, 2008: Thirty years after that fatal night in Kabul, Aryana’s world is rocked again when an elderly patient appears in her examination room—a man she never expected to see again. It is Shair, the soldier who saved her, yet may have murdered her entire family. Seeing him awakens Aryana’s fury and desire for answers—and, perhaps, revenge.
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