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"Home Fire," a powerful contemporary novel by Kamila Shamsie, intricately weaves a tale of love, loyalty, and the devastating impact of political extremism on a family. The story follows siblings Isma, Aneeka, and Parvaiz Pasha, whose lives are disrupted when Parvaiz is lured into joining a jihadist group. As Isma moves to America to continue her studies, leaving her younger siblings in London, Aneeka becomes entangled with Eamonn, the son of a prominent British politician. The novel explores the tensions between personal desires and familial duties, set against the backdrop of modern political and social conflicts. Shamsie draws inspiration from the ancient Greek tragedy "Antigone," offering a profound commentary on identity, sacrifice, and the intricate dynamics of family and state.

Key points:

  1. Explores themes of love, loyalty, and political extremism.
  2. Centers on the lives of three siblings with differing fates.
  3. Inspired by the Greek tragedy "Antigone."
  4. Highlights the impact of modern social and political conflicts.
  5. Examines the clash between personal desires and familial duties.

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Writer                               Kamila Shamsie (Author)

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