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The Skin And Its Girl: A Novel
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A Young, Queer Palestinian American Woman Pieces Together Her Greataunts Secrets In This Enchanting, Memorable (Bustle) Debut, Confronting Questions Of Sexual Identity, Exile, And Lineage.As Beautifully Detailed As A Piece Of Palestinian Embroidery, This Bold, Vivid Novel Will Speak To Readers Across Genders, Cultures, And Identities.Diana Abujaber, Author Of Fencing With The Kinga Them Best Book Of The Yearin A Pacific Northwest Hospital Far From The Rummani Familys Ancestral Home In Palestine, The Heart Of A Stillborn Baby Begins To Beat And Her Skin Turns Vibrantly, Permanently Cobalt Blue. On The Same Day, The Rummanis Centuriesold Soap Factory In Nablus Is Destroyed In An Air Strike. The Family Matriarch And Keeper Of Their Lore, Aunt Nuha, Believes That The Blue Girl Embodies Their Sacred History, Harkening Back To A Time When The Rummanis Were Among The Wealthiest Soapmakers And Their Blue Soap Was A Symbol Of A Legendary Love.Decades Later, Betty Returns To Aunt Nuhas Gravestone, Faced With A Difficult Decision: Should She Stay In The Only Country Shes Ever Known, Or Should She Follow Her Heart And The Woman She Loves, Perpetuating Her Familys Cycle Of Exile? Betty Finds Her Answer In Partially Translated Notebooks That Reveal Her Aunts Complex Life And Struggle With Her Own Sexuality, Which Nuha Hid To Help The Family Immigrate To The United States. But, As Betty Soon Discovers, Her Aunt Hid Much More Than That.The Skin And Its Girl Is A Searing, Poetic Tale About Desire And Identity, And A Provocative Exploration Of How We Let Stories Divide, Unite, And Define Usand Wield Even The Power To Restore A Broken Family. Sarah Cypher Is That Rare Debut Novelist Who Writes With The Mastery And Flair Of A Seasoned Storyteller.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Skin and Its Girl' about? A: 'The Skin and Its Girl' is a novel by Sarah Cypher that tells the story of a young, queer Palestinian American woman named Betty who uncovers her great-aunt's secrets related to identity, exile, and lineage.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Skin and Its Girl'? A: The author of 'The Skin and Its Girl' is Sarah Cypher, a debut novelist recognized for her poetic storytelling.
- Q: When was 'The Skin and Its Girl' published? A: 'The Skin and Its Girl' was published on April 25, 2023.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Skin and Its Girl' have? A: 'The Skin and Its Girl' has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Skin and Its Girl'? A: The novel explores themes of sexual identity, exile, family lineage, and the complexities of personal history.
- Q: Is 'The Skin and Its Girl' suitable for all readers? A: 'The Skin and Its Girl' is recommended for readers interested in LGBTQ+ literature and stories that delve into cultural identity and personal discovery.
- Q: What awards has 'The Skin and Its Girl' received? A: 'The Skin and Its Girl' is a longlisted title for the PEN/Hemingway Award and the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, and it won the Barbara Gittings Literature Award.
- Q: What kind of writing style can readers expect from Sarah Cypher? A: Readers can expect a richly detailed and poetic writing style from Sarah Cypher, characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth.
- Q: Where is the story of 'The Skin and Its Girl' set? A: The story is set in a Pacific Northwest hospital and also includes scenes in Palestine, reflecting the protagonist's cultural heritage.