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A brilliantly original debut graphic novel that imagines a fantastical alternate Cairo where wishes really do come true. Shubeik Lubeika fairy tale rhyme that means your wish is my command in Arabicis the story of three people who are navigating a world where wishes are literally for sale. A Best Book of the Year: The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, NPRThe mythic qualities of Mohameds world bring our own world into sharper focus . . . Mohameds humor often feels like a protest, as do the thick and assertive lines of her drawings . . . The effect is gritty, brazen, and full of spunk.The New YorkerThree wishes that are sold at an unassuming kiosk in Cairo link Aziza, Nour, and Shokry, changing their perspectives as well as their lives. Aziza learned early that life can be hard, but when she loses her husband and manages to procure a wish, she finds herself fighting bureaucracy and inequality for the right to haveand makethat wish. Nour is a privileged college student who secretly struggles with depression and must decide whether or not to use their wish to try to fix this depression, and then figure out how to do it. And, finally, Shokry must grapple with his religious convictions as he decides how to help a friend who doesnt want to use their wish. Deena Mohamed brings to life a cast of characters whose struggles and triumphs are heartbreaking, inspiring, and deeply resonant.Although their stories are fantasticalfeaturing talking donkeys, dragons, and cars that can magically avoid trafficeach of these people grapples with the very real challenge of trying to make their most deeply held desires come true.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'Shubeik Lubeik'? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' is categorized as an LGBTQ+ graphic novel.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Shubeik Lubeik'? A: The author of 'Shubeik Lubeik' is Deena Mohamed.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Shubeik Lubeik'? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' was published on January 10, 2023.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Shubeik Lubeik'? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' contains 528 pages.
- Q: What is the format of 'Shubeik Lubeik'? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Shubeik Lubeik'? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' explores themes such as wishes, bureaucracy, inequality, and personal struggles, set in a fantastical alternate Cairo.
- Q: Is 'Shubeik Lubeik' suitable for all ages? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' contains mature themes and may be more suitable for older teens and adults.
- Q: What are some accolades received by 'Shubeik Lubeik'? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' has been recognized as a winner of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation and has been nominated for both the Eisner and Hugo Awards.
- Q: Can you describe the art style of 'Shubeik Lubeik'? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' features a unique art style characterized by thick, assertive lines that complement the story's mythic qualities.
- Q: What makes 'Shubeik Lubeik' unique compared to other graphic novels? A: 'Shubeik Lubeik' stands out due to its imaginative storytelling that intertwines fantastical elements with real-world issues, providing a fresh perspective on cultural narratives.