Minor Detail by Adania Shibli: A Haunting Palestinian Novella

Minor Detail is a powerful novella exploring war, violence, and memory through the lens of the Palestinian experience. The story splits between 1949, depicting Israeli soldiers' brutal rape and murder of a Bedouin girl, and a present-day woman's haunting quest to uncover this hidden history. Adania Shibli masterfully blends sparse, evocative prose with vivid imagery to reveal the enduring impact of the Nakba on Palestinians. This nuanced narrative emphasizes the significance of seemingly minor events in the shadow of ethnic cleansing.

Product Details

• Title: Minor Detail
• Author: Adania Shibli
• ISBN-13: 978-1913097172
• Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
• Published: May 20, 2020
• Pages: 112
• Binding: Paperback