Touch
Touch
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Palestine • Mid-20th century
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Touch by Adania Shibli is a novella that intricately explores the consciousness of a young girl in Palestine. Through fragmented narrative, sensory details, and introspective vignettes, the story delves into her experiences of family, culture, and environment, capturing her internal world and external surroundings with profound sensitivity.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
768 ratings
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Review Roundup
Adania Shibli's Touch is praised for its evocative prose and lyrical exploration of a young girl's perceptions in a fragmented world. Critics highlight the novel's ability to capture sensory experiences with precision. However, some readers find the narrative's sparse and abstract style challenging. Overall, it's a poignant meditation on innocence and loss.
Who Should Read Touch?
A reader who appreciates lyrical prose and understated narratives would enjoy Touch by Adania Shibli. Fans of Yoko Ogawa’s The Housekeeper and the Professor and Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day will appreciate its introspective exploration of everyday life and emotional depth.
768 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Short Story • Fiction
Palestine • Mid-20th century
2013
Adult
18+ years
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