Author: Kamila Shamsie
publisher name: Bloomsbury
ISBN: 9781408886793
Title: Home Fire
Description: "Home Fire" by Kamila Shamsie is a powerful and urgent novel that explores the clash between society, family, and faith in the modern world. The story revolves around Isma, who, after years of raising her twin siblings in the wake of their mother's death, is finally studying in America, pursuing a dream long deferred.
Worrying about her sister Aneeka and brother Parvaiz, who has disappeared in pursuit of his own dream, Isma's concerns deepen as the sisters' lives become entwined with Eamonn, a handsome and privileged young man from a vastly different world in London. Eamonn, the son of a powerful British Muslim politician, becomes a pivotal figure in a narrative that explores love, politics, sacrifice, and the complex intersections of identity.
"Home Fire" is a contemporary reimagining of Sophocles' Antigone, and Kamila Shamsie skillfully weaves a compelling story that delves into the profound impact of love and politics on two families. The novel is a testament to Shamsie's mastery as a storyteller, offering a thought-provoking exploration of loyalty and the sacrifices made in the name of love.
