2011 Longlist
Joseph’s Box
ABOUT
THE BOOK
Recently bereaved Zuleikha Chashm Framareza MacBeth wades into the Clyde one morning and recovers a large box, with which she becomes obsessed. The discovery brings her together with Alex, and they manage to open the box – only to find six more boxes inside, each of which can be opened only by following a cryptic clue. The clues lead Zulie and Alex on a physical and emotional journey. Meanwhile Zulie, a troubled doctor, has been sucked into the vortex of the terminally ill Archie MacPherson, an ambivalent, visionary Second World War airman and Glasgow shipyard worker.
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
Magical story blending Western and Arabic literary topics with a very moving ending.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Country
Scotland
Original Language
English
Publisher
Two Ravens Press
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