The World Unseen

by Shamim Sarif

Book Overview

In 1950's South Africa, free-spirited Amina has broken all the rules of her own conventional Indian community, and the new apartheid-led government, by running a caf with Jacob her 'coloured' business partner. When she meets Miriam, a young wife and mother, their unexpected attraction pushes Miriam to question the rules that bind her and a chain of events is set in motion that changes both women forever. The World Unseen transports us to a vibrant,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0956031609
• ISBN13: 9780956031600
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Enlightenment Productions Limited
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.0" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great Story

I loved this book. I was glad to read it on my Kindle. Nice to read stories of GBL Women of color. Well done. The story was slow in the beginning, but it picked up, and I didn't want it to end. Maybe there'll be a sequel ;)

Amazing!

I absolutely loved this book. Shamim has such developed characters and I love how she writes one chapter through one persons point of view, then the following in another, it really helps to understand what is going on. Its easy to follow along, and I read it in two long sittings, you won't be disspointed I promise!

Amazing writing!

The book is based in the 1950s. Two women meet and their worlds are turned upside down. Miriam is a traditional Indian mother - hardworking and self-effacing. Amina breaks all the rules by driving a taxi and setting up a cafe with a local black man. The ending is left to be digested and discussed for weeks to come. If anything, it hopes for the reader to feel for everyone and discover the importance of not following conventional standards.

Amazing book!

Sucks you right in. Amazing characters that stay with you long after the book is over. Written with style, yet easy to read! i highly recommend this book!

World Unseen- Excellent

Cleverly written. Excellent book. Enjoyable & easy read. Highly recommend it.