TITLE:The Meeting point

PUBLISHER:Faber and faber

ISBN:9780571272815

DEC-INDEX :823.92

YEAR:2011

RESUME:Lucy Caldwell is a Northern Irish author and the auteur of the novel "The Meeting Point". The book was published in 2011 and is a work of literary fiction set in Bahrain. In the book, Caldwell tells the story of a British woman named Alice who travels to Bahrain with her husband and young son. While there, she becomes drawn to a young Muslim man named Adnan, and the two embark on a forbidden and dangerous relationship that challenges their beliefs and the social mores of their respective cultures. "The Meeting Point" is known for its nuanced and sensitive portrayal of the complexities of cultural differences and the tensions between tradition and modernity. Caldwell's writing is both introspective and suspenseful, making the book a favorite among fans of literary fiction and contemporary fiction. Overall, "The Meeting Point" is a significant work in Caldwell's oeuvre and has contributed to her reputation as one of the most talented and insightful writers of her generation. The book has been widely praised for its emotional depth, intellectual rigor, and moral complexity, and has won numerous awards, including the Dylan Thomas Prize and the Betty Trask Award.

N_PAGES:403

ILLUSTRATION:non

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