The boat people by Sharon Bala (Paperback)

About This Book

Urgent, compassionate, and impossible to look away from. The Boat People by Sharon Bala is a powerful debut novel that follows a group of Tamil refugees who arrive on the shores of Canada after a harrowing journey at sea — only to face a legal system that views them with suspicion rather than compassion. Told through multiple perspectives, including a refugee, a lawyer, and an adjudicator of Japanese-Canadian heritage, Bala weaves a story that is both deeply personal and profoundly timely. A novel that will make you think, feel, and question.

Why You'll Love It

• Timely and important — a story about refugees, justice, and humanity that feels more relevant than ever
• Multiple perspectives — Bala gives voice to all sides of a complex issue with empathy and nuance
• Gripping and emotional — you'll be rooting for these characters from the very first page
• A stunning debut — Sharon Bala announces herself as a major new voice in literary fiction
• Mint condition preloved copy — a vital, moving read for just AED 10

Perfect for fans of literary fiction, refugee narratives, and powerful stories about justice, identity, and what it means to belong.