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Sometimes we need to learn what brings us comfort from within Find what s within us that makes us happy Thank you to partner Canongate Books for the gifted copy You know sometimes they say the ending you didn t expect or even like is the best kid of ending That is this book Danny Ramadan takes the reader on a complete rollercoaster of emotions throughout this book switching between Hussam in Vancouver Canada and Wassim in Damascus Syria I was expecting but unexpectedly the ending was very different albeit a little disappointing However changing the ending would not have improved the book. Nebelhorn-Echos bookworm I found this book really gripping and there are so many content warnings because it s an important story to tell The author is also a Syrian Canadian advocate for LGBTQ refugees now living in Vancouver That small snippet of his life makes you think about just how much of this book he experienced on his journey across from Syria The character and world building was incredible and I felt sucked into the literary quicksand I loved how across the two places halfway around the globe they both manage to tell their stories at matching times and I also loved how diverse the representation is in this novel I will be looking out for some own voices reviews on this one because I felt it was well written. Nebelhorn-Echos pdffiller Rep Syrian cast setting gay mcs mc with PTSDCWs drug use homophobia controlling relationship internalised homophobia implied torture rape dubious consent overdoseGalley provided by publisherThe Foghorn Echoes is a gorgeous book as I knew it would be after reading The Clothesline Swing It s a book I feel like I ve been waiting forever for but one that didn t in any way disappoint once I started it. Nebelhorn eishotel The book opens with the catalyst Hussam s father catching Hussam and Wassim as they finally act on their emotions towards each other Then we skip to the present and the whole story spools out in reverse from there. Nebelhorn-Echos booker Like in The Clothesline Swing there s a poetry to the writing of The Foghorn Echoes This is the kind of literary fiction I like the most the ones that feel poetic than prose And for me Danny Ramadan is one of the best at that Even when there was not much happening in this book I was fully engaged because of the writing. Nebelhorn-Echos pdf It also helps that the characters are vastly sympathetic Okay they re not perfect they have their flaws for one And as the reader discovers as the book progresses they ve fucked up a few times as well But that only serves to make them incredibly human and thus sympathetic They re trying at the end of the day. Nebelhorn eishotel There s also a fantastical element to the book as there was in Ramadan s first novel with the presence of a ghost in Wassim s narrative It added an eeriness to the book for the longest time I wasn t at all sure if Wassim was actually alive or if all of this was some kind of ghostly fever dream For me that built up the tension even further because I wanted to know the truth of it all so I kept reading obsessively. Nebelhorn-Echos fantasy football All of which to say in summary that this is a book you really need to be picking up Hell this is an author you need to pick up As in right now Paperback loved how this lets the past of a blooming queer romance b w two syrian boys echo through the present as the two one openly gay a refugee in vancouver and the other living on damascus streets after abandoning his wife child struggle to belong also the poetic prose and the fantastical element added with the presence of a ghost make this story both tender and eerie at the same time while projecting the struggle and resilience of a war torn country and a war torn heart rtc Paperback 3. Nebelhorn-Echos pdffiller 0 stars RTC Mixed thoughts and sentiments Need some time to gather thoughts and form a definite opinion Paperback With its captivating prose and graceful storytelling The Foghorn Echoes by Danny Ramadan takes readers on a poignant journey into profound emotional depths It offers a raw exploration of the trials faced by gay individuals in a country where their sexuality is not only punishable but also overshadowed by the constant specter of war Within its pages the novel intricately examines the complexities of reconciling with one s past wrestling with the repercussions of choices made and ultimately finding the resilience to forge ahead and embrace a fresh start. Nebelhorn-Echos pdf Through its strong narrative replete with vivid imagery and dynamic action this book captivates readers with its stunning portrayal of human experiences Paperback 3 stars Could ve been four and could ve been 2. Nebelhorn-Echos epubs air Without giving too much away the story takes place in three timelines It starts out in 2003 with two 15 year olds Hussam and Wassim childhood friends growing up in Damascus and navigating tensions and dangers in war torn Syria and unbeknownst to the other their growing attraction to each other their own sex There s a chance that they may find each other and perhaps even be together However a tragic event occurs that sets in motion deep secrets shame and guilt. Nebelhorn eishotel The bulk of the book takes place in 2014 where we learn not only that the two young men are not together but that their paths have diverged such that Hussam has recently arrived in Vancouver and Wassim is isolated and on the run in a Damascus dangerous than ever The chapters alternate between their two stories and here is where I find one of the biggest problems of the book I cared about Wassim s story but very little for Hussam s yet we re meant to care about both of them their pasts and their possible future together Almost from the first I found little to like about Hussam and although as you read on you learn that who he and how he comports himself are responses to the deep psychological traumas and scars I still couldn t care that much about him The result is that the book felt very lopsided to me and also I couldn t be as invested in its outcomes as possible Again not to give spoilers but the last acts of the book take us forward three years to 2017 A second problem I have with the book is that here as in other sections there are what I would call sloppy timelines having to do with characters ages at different points of the book present and flashbacks Without giving away plotlines some of the pages where those mistakes mismatched dates and ages can be found 128 198 200 241 and 244 among others Having said all that there is growth there is forgiveness there is taking responsibility there is facing the past and all this and was interesting Before I forget I will say that I also appreciated the author taking us deep into what is going on in a part of the world too many of us know little about and how traumatizing it is for all those involved Oh another non spoiler My favorite character in the book is a ghost Would I recommend this book Yes with reservations I wasn t wholly satisfied myself but I think the book was worth my while and would be for others. Nebelhorn eishotel Many thanks to NetGalley for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review Paperback A hard hitting novel on what it means to love and let go Told in alternating times and perspectives The Foghorn Echoes is a fearlessly authentic portrayal of war desire trauma and growth It is a testament to the pain but the necessity of letting go of our past in order to face our future Paperback I liked this novel about a forbidden love between two boys in war torn Syria and how their tragic fallout reverberates into their adult lives In one perspective we follow Hussam an openly gay man in Canada coping with his trauma through sex drugs and alcohol In the other perspective we witness Wassim living on the streets of Damascus having left behind a wife and child and a false narrative he could no longer keep up We watch as both men contend with heartache painful memories and present relationships as they try to grow from their tumultuous pasts. Nebelhorn-Echos ebookers I found this novel moving and a genuine portrayal of trauma and recovery Danny Ramadan does a nice job highlighting the intersectionality of homophobia as well as racism within different contexts for queer men of color I was definitely emo about Hussam s connection with Dawood we love this representation of queer men and nonbinary folks of color who are messy yet doing their best to grow I did find the writing a little lopsided in parts I skimmed some reviews and it looks like other folks on here may have resonated with Wassim s narrative than Hussam s whereas I felt invested in Hussam s narrative than Wassim s I thought the writing in Wassim s perspective was less grounded and abstract Despite this quibble I d still recommend the novel to those interested in its synopsis And for queer men of color rep I d still say check out Tell Me How to Be by Neel Patel Paperback There s such a beautifully sad story at the core of this book. Nebelhorn-Echos fantasy football The passages set in Syria are heartbreaking And we need of queer Syrian peoples experiences in literature However the book is based between Syria and Vancouver and unfortunately some of the writing in the Vancouver chapters for me let the side down a little Which is a small shame as otherwise I think this would have been a worthy 5 stars Paperback A moving heartfelt ownvoices novel from Syrian Canadian author Danny Ramadan I really enjoyed listening to this dual timeline story about a gay Syrian immigrant s life before and after coming to Canada Great on audio narrated by Hani Mefti and Noor Hamdi and recommended for fans of books like The beekeeper of Aleppo or The death of Vivek Oji Much thanks to Libro. Nebelhorn eishotel fm for my complimentary ALC Paperback
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