The Backstreets

Released: February 28, 2023
Length: 5 hrs 17 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Tantor Media

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The Backstreets is a powerful novel by Uyghur author Perhat Tursun, exploring themes of urban isolation and social violence through the journey of an unnamed man in Xinjiang's capital. Rich in literary creativity, the narrative combines Uyghur traditions, Sufi poetry, and vivid imagery to depict a world marked by rejection and memory. Framed by the political context surrounding the author’s disappearance, the book offers a poignant reflection on resilience amidst adversity.

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