Brooklyn Heights
Miral al-Tahawy
Brooklyn Heights tells the story of the New York’s Arab immigrants and those who live among them through the eyes of the female narrator. By contrasting her experiences in her chosen home, America, and her homeland Egypt, she reveals the problematic relationship between East and West. It is a story of fundamentalism and tolerance, loss and hope in love. Simple yet full of rich detail, the novel evokes the atmosphere of America over the last decade.
Nomination
2011 Shortlist
Miral al-Tahawy
Country of origin Egypt
About the author
Miral al-Tahawy is an Egyptian writer currently working as assistant professor of Arabic literature in the University of North Carolina. Her works include: The Tent, The Blue Aubergine, The Strumming of the Gazelles and academic essays. Her works have been translated into many foreign languages. Brooklyn Heights is her fourth novel.