The pearl that broke its shell
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About the book
Basic specifications
| Author | Nadia Hashemi |
| Publishing House | Kalimat Publishing and Distribution House |
| Number of pages | 546 pages |
| Dimensions | 14 x 21 cm |
| the weight | 590 gm |
| Literary genre | World Literature / Drama |
About the novel
Nadia Hashmi's novel , *The Pearl That Broke Its Shell *, tells the story of an Afghan family living under the weight of war and rigid social traditions. Society forces the young woman to adapt to a reality where customs dictate the fate of individuals. Through the narrative, the characters' suffering and struggle for identity and freedom unfold in a society that reveres tradition more than humanity, offering the reader a deeply moving and inspiring human experience.