The Return

The Return by Hisham Matar is a poignant exploration of loss, identity, and the enduring impact of history. This award-winning memoir, published in 2017, spans 304 pages and has garnered numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize in Biography and the Rathbones Folio Prize. It was also shortlisted for prestigious awards such as the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction and the Costa Biography Award.

In The Return, Matar delves into his own family's narrative, focusing on the disappearance of his father during the political turmoil in Libya. This deeply personal account weaves together themes of fathers and sons, missing persons, and the haunting legacy of political prisoners. Matar's lyrical prose invites readers to reflect on the broader implications of history and the personal stories that shape our understanding of the world.

Join Hisham Matar on this compelling journey that has been recognized as one of the New York Times' Top 10 Books of 2016. Discover a narrative that resonates with universal truths while remaining intimately personal.