Zoran B. reviewed (Refuge)e by Adnan Mahmutović
Review of '(Refuge)e' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
[Refuge]e is a wordy attempt with beautiful prose, but as disjointed as the life of the refugees it tries to convey.
The story is about Almasa, a young Bosnian refugee, whose whole family was killed in the war in Bosnia, and who herself was raped and suffers deep psychological wounds. Unfortunately, just as we were allowed a glimpse into her life in Sweden, interwoven with her reflections on Bosnia, the book ends. Its 90-something pages are not nearly enough to tell such a complex story. Despite the author's unquestionable craftiness, there's more left wanting than it's given in this novella. It reads more like a collection of random notes and thoughts which are yet to be assembled into an expansive story.
I am looking forward to more works by Adnan Mahmutovic, in hope that they'll justify his undoubted raw potential.
Note: I won this book on Goodreads' giveaway contest.