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Title:
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Half Truth |
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Authors:
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Mahjouri, Nadia |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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318 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Publisher:
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Penguin Random House |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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At opposite ends of the globe, two women are wanting to find the same man – Ahmed – Zahra’s father and Khadija’s son, who has been AWOL for more than two decades. Newborn in tow, Australian Zahra travels to Morocco where she finds not only an extended family welcoming her with open arms, but an all-encompassing heritage too. Woven through with Moroccan history and culture and reflecting the author’s own experiences, this fast-paced story with its dual storylines to include Khadija’s earlier life, focuses on motherhood, identity and claiming one’s heritage.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"I enjoyed this book and found it a gentle read, and which I found fascinating. I learnt much about Morocco - Mahjouri's storytelling is engrained in the soul of the country."
"The writing is descriptive - there are multiple scenes of breathtaking landscapes, intricate architecture, significant political and historical touchpoints, and you are made to feel a central part of the people fabric of Morocco."
"Half Truth is an easy read, the two narratives feel natural and add to the appeal of the book. The politics are a bonus."
"The novel is based on the real experiences of the author, so much of it is realistic."
"The descriptions of Moroccan life, scenery, food and family are very well portrayed, as were the changes in attitudes over time."
" Half Truth is transitional, it manages to cross time and generations, weaving in childhood and motherhood, abandonment and realisations, travel and memory."
"A great fast-paced story with really lovable characters and great character development."
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Categories:
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Fiction, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Family Saga, Gender Issues, Relationships, Social commentary/perspectives, Australia, Popular Fiction, Just Added, 2027 Titles, New Adult |
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