Paperback. Safe Corridor by Jan Dost, translated by Marilyn Boothtranslator of the 2019 International Booker Prize-winning Celestial Bodiesis a darkly humorous and powerful novel that captures war through Kamiran, a 13-year-old Kurdish boy. Fleeing Afrin with his family, Kamiran undergoes a surreal transformationhis body turning to chalk, a haunting symbol of identity erased by conflict. Blending sharp wit with deep sorrow, the novel explores trauma, displacement, and resilience. A gripping and darkly poetic novel, Safe Corridor follows 13-year-old Kamiran as he flees war-torn Afrin, only to experience a surreal transformationhis body turning into chalk. Blending sharp wit with deep sorrow, this prize-winning translation explores trauma, displacement, and the fragile resilience of a child caught in the chaos of war. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Safe Corridor (Paperback)
Publisher: Dar Arab
Publication Date: 2025
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1788711122
ISBN 13: 9781788711128
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Safe Corridor by Jan Dost, translated by Marilyn Booth—translator of the 2019 International Booker Prize-winning Celestial Bodies—is a darkly humorous and powerful novel that captures war through Kamiran, a 13-year-old Kurdish boy. Fleeing Afrin with his family, Kamiran undergoes a surreal transformation—his body turning to chalk, a haunting symbol of identity erased by conflict. Blending sharp wit with deep sorrow, the novel explores trauma, displacement, and resilience through a child’s eyes.

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