Out of the blue, Suleima's lover sends her a book he has written. Might this be the moment she finally feels she can understand him?An electrifying new voice from contemporary Syria on life in a climate of fear.Suleima and Nassim first meet in their therapist's tiny waiting room in Damascus. In the city's atmosphere of surveillance and anxiety, they begin a tenuous relationship.Some years later, after civil war breaks out, Nassim leaves Syria for Germany. He doesn't ask Suleima to come with him; instead, from thousands of miles away, he sends her a book he has written, a novel about a woman whose experiences are very close to her own. As Suleima reads, her past overwhelms her. Time begins to.

Seller Inventory # 436340

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Frightened Ones
Publisher: Random House
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good

Store Description

We sell books on linguistics and entomology, mainly used books in English and German.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Optimon Books
United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 48 hours. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 1.1 LB, or 0.5 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. If you require secure or guaranteed delivery, please select Expedited shipping, not Free shipping.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	14 to 45 business days	5 to 10 business days
First item	US$ 24.28	US$ 53.97

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Add to Wants