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The Bad Muslim Discount: A Novel
The Bad Muslim Discount: A Novel
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It is 1995, and Anvar Faris is a restless, rebellious, and sharp-tongued boy growing up in Karachi, Pakistan. As fundamentalists in the government become increasingly vocal and zealots start roaming the streets, his family decides to start a new life in California. In America, his devout mother and model Muslim brother fit right in with the close-knit Desi community, but Anvar seeks more.
Meanwhile, Safwa, a young girl in war-torn Baghdad, is on a dangerous path to America, driven by grief and her conservative father. Their stories are linked, and their worlds collide, impacting their community profoundly.
The Bad Muslim Discount is a debut novel that combines humor, drama, and insight, exploring family relationships, arranged marriage, Islamic identity, and life in modern America.
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Humorous, provocative novel on Muslim immigrant life.
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Who is this book for?
This book offers a sharp, funny, and heartfelt peek into the lives of Muslim immigrants navigating modern America. It weaves together poignant family stories and cultural clashes with wit and insight, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in contemporary immigrant experiences or identity exploration.