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Home Fire

By: Kamila Shamsie
Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues
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Summary

Isma is free. After years spent raising her twin siblings in the wake of their mother's death, she is finally studying in America, resuming a dream long deferred. But she can't stop worrying about Aneeka, her beautiful, headstrong sister back in London - or their brother, Parvaiz, who's disappeared in pursuit of his own dream: to prove himself to the dark legacy of the jihadist father he never knew.

Then Eamonn enters the sisters' lives. Handsome and privileged, he inhabits a London worlds away from theirs. As the son of a powerful British Muslim politician, Eamonn has his own birthright to live up to - or defy. Is he to be a chance at love? The means of Parvaiz's salvation?

Two families' fates are inextricably, devastatingly entwined in this searing novel that asks: what sacrifices will we make in the name of love? A contemporary reimagining of Sophocles' Antigone, Home Fire is an urgent, fiercely compelling story of loyalties torn apart when love and politics collide - confirming Kamila Shamsie as a master storyteller of our times.

©2017 Kamila Shamsie (P)2017 Penguin Audio

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An unexpectedly compelling read

I wasn't sure about this. It sounded very worthy. But in fact, the story was pacey and gripping. Yes, it gave insight into the mind of potential terrorists, but it did so in a story that swept you along with great energy. Never a dull moment. Was it worthy? I don't know, but I do know it was a wonderful read.

Don't be put off by the summary relating this to Antigone. I haven't read Antigone since my school days, but it certainly didn't feel like a Greek tragedy to me, except in a few small parts. It's almost like the Antigone part is pretty irrelevant. If anything, the few times it tried to be like Antigone were the only jarring moments, but they are few, so don't let that put you off.

Highly recommend this - even for people who, like me, mostly just read for fun and relaxation.

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Gripping

Could have easily sat and listen to this book in one sitting. Absolutely gripping and engrossing. Each character fully rounded and defined.

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I felt I should have liked it more

I found this book instantly forgettable. It is well written, it covers an interesting topic but it left me feeling flat and not involved with the characters. There were moments that shone quite brightly but they were rather fleeting and drifted away quickly.
I can see why others rated it highly but it just wasn't for me.

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Absorbing story well read

Although a little uneven in places overall very absorbing story and perfectly narrated. Insightful view behind the media headlines of the conflict between nationality and religion in modern Britain

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Exceptional

Brilliant :) loved it. Amazing story telling. very thought provoking and well written. Extremely sad

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loved it

loved it. great narration
felt very involved with the story
a lot to think about.

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Absolutely loved it!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characterisation was great and non clichéed, it's very current and I liked the writing style. The reading was one of the best I've come across. The accents were done really well and I was totally absorbed in it. I had bought the Kindle version, and often end up switiching to the Kindle if the reading is a bit slow or clunky, and this time I didn't even open the Kindle version.

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Fabulous

Great book, gripping, relevant, beautifully written...a really page turner, sorry to finish it a must..

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worth a read

I loved the story and would recommend it but the ending was frustrating. not happy it finished like that

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Disappointing

The book has been much talked about and praised. I'm disappointed. Some sections are very mundane and the characters fail to engage me. Attempts to reflect the ancient Greek tragedies do not convince.

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