A teenage murderous
sociopath adds an element to her dull routine by stealing lipsticks and
dazzling men while wearing her abaya. An office woman feels liberated by sex,
letting go of her inhibitions but not her headscarf... until she understands
the true veil is drawn across her desires rather than her body. A British-Asian
Muslim girl is enticed to the jihad in Syria, only to discover that the actual
battle is within her. In her new and strange circumstances, a young Pakistani
newlywed displays her individuality through the headscarf, which has unintended
repercussions. The hijab both constricts and liberates. It is more than simply
an outfit; it is a worldview, a sign of the assertion of a Muslim woman's
identity, and a symbol of oppression.
This intriguing and
challenging collection of short stories set in Pakistan and the United Kingdom
portrays the lives of women suffocated beneath the weight of all veil and
those who feel protected by it.
'Hijabistan' is a series
of stories about women who have become imprisoned in their daily lives, succumbing
to artificial illusions and fantasy.
The collection begins
with women who struggle to deal with the repercussions of wearing an abaya and,
as a result, embark on odd, sexually charged behaviors. We'll also encounter
the daydreamers, those who wish to be free but are unable to deal with the
consequences of their decisions. We also encounter some who consider their
hijab as something spiritual and religious, as well as a symbol of their
identity.
The narrative, on the
other hand, is incoherent and insane. And I don't mean that in a negative
manner. The writing and storyline feel out of sync, and the message is lost
since the author tries to incorporate random acts throughout the plot even if
they don't make sense.
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