Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare
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Truth or Dare by Nadia Kabir Barb
By turns comedic, heart-wrenching and moving, these stories paint powerful pictures of pain, love and empathy, and celebrate the power we have over one another. From the rain-soaked waterways of London to the bustling streets of Dhaka, Truth or Dare is a stunning collection that spans two continents and sees the best and worst in both.
'A powerful and riveting collection that will have you turning the pages until you've devoured every last word… to be cherished and savoured' -- Awais Khan, author of No Honour
'These stories draw you in, hold you, speak to you, tell you secrets, and show you worlds, and then let you go at just that point when you can't stop thinking about them. Each one is a journey, each story a gem. Short fiction has a new torchbearer in Nadia Kabir Barb and this remarkable debut is just the beginning, I hope.' -- Nadeem Zaman, author of The Inheritors
'Nadia Kabir Barb writes with compassion and imagination about her characters, who are varied and richly drawn. She keeps the reader close to the stories, allowing us to experience their anguish, fears and joys on an intimate level.' -- Sharbari Z. Ahmed, author of Dust Under Her Feet
'Effortlessly switching between London and Dhaka, Nadia Kabir Barb's humanity shines through in this tender and diverse collection.' -- Bee Rowlatt, author of One Woman Crime Wave
'The writer's wonderfully crafted language and commendable flair make the characters' emotions, their dreams, their fears, their disappointments, etc., recognisable and easy to empathise with. The plots are refreshingly different. The soul-stirring narrations as one engaging story follows another makes Truth or Dare a very worthwhile read. As we finish reading each story, we feel that we understand a little more about human nature, even though we experience a sense of loss at the same time.' * The Asian Age *
'Sharply observed and vivid in detail, Nadia Kabir Barb's stories lay bare the poignant, the powerful, the traumatic moments on which our lives turn. These delicate, penetrating vignettes are glimpses that encapsulate a greater whole. Hers is a memorable short fiction debut.' -- Steven J. Fowler, author of The Guide to Being Bear Aware
'These stories draw you in, hold you, speak to you, tell you secrets, and show you worlds, and then let you go at just that point when you can't stop thinking about them. Each one is a journey, each story a gem. Short fiction has a new torchbearer in Nadia Kabir Barb and this remarkable debut is just the beginning, I hope.' -- Nadeem Zaman, author of The Inheritors
'Nadia Kabir Barb writes with compassion and imagination about her characters, who are varied and richly drawn. She keeps the reader close to the stories, allowing us to experience their anguish, fears and joys on an intimate level.' -- Sharbari Z. Ahmed, author of Dust Under Her Feet
'Effortlessly switching between London and Dhaka, Nadia Kabir Barb's humanity shines through in this tender and diverse collection.' -- Bee Rowlatt, author of One Woman Crime Wave
'The writer's wonderfully crafted language and commendable flair make the characters' emotions, their dreams, their fears, their disappointments, etc., recognisable and easy to empathise with. The plots are refreshingly different. The soul-stirring narrations as one engaging story follows another makes Truth or Dare a very worthwhile read. As we finish reading each story, we feel that we understand a little more about human nature, even though we experience a sense of loss at the same time.' * The Asian Age *
'Sharply observed and vivid in detail, Nadia Kabir Barb's stories lay bare the poignant, the powerful, the traumatic moments on which our lives turn. These delicate, penetrating vignettes are glimpses that encapsulate a greater whole. Hers is a memorable short fiction debut.' -- Steven J. Fowler, author of The Guide to Being Bear Aware
Nadia Kabir Barb is a British Bangladeshi writer and journalist whose work has been published in international literary journals and anthologies. She was longlisted for the 2021 Bridport Prize Peggy Chapman-Andrews First Novel Award for Walk in My Shadow. She has an MSc from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and has worked in the health and development sector in both the UK and Bangladesh. Truth or Dare is her debut collection of short stories. Nadia lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781804470589 |
| ISBN 10 | 1804470589 |
| Title | Truth or Dare |
| Author | Nadia Kabir Barb |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Renard Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2023-07-26 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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