The Blind Man's Garden

The Blind Man's Garden by Nadeem Aslam is set in Pakistan and Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Jeo and his foster brother Mikal leave home with the intention of helping people caught in the conflict, but their journey draws them into events far more dangerous than they expected. Their absence leaves those at home waiting for news, while war and suspicion reshape the lives of everyone connected to them.

Through interwoven personal stories, Aslam examines the effects of political violence on ordinary people, the bonds between brothers, the endurance of love and the pressures placed on faith. The novel pays close attention to the landscape and social fabric of the region, showing how public conflict becomes intimate and deeply personal.

Richly detailed and emotionally powerful, this literary novel is suited to readers interested in South Asian fiction, contemporary history and stories about family, belief and the human cost of war.

Product Details

Author: Nadeem Aslam
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9788184001099
Pages: 424
Delivery Time: 5–7 Business Days