Celestial Bodies

Winner of the Man Booker International Prize 2019, Celestial Bodies unfolds in the village of al-Awafi, Oman, following the lives of three sisters: Mayya, Asma, and Khawla, each navigating love and duty in a changing society. As Oman transitions from a traditional, slave-owning past to a complex present, the sisters and their families experience profound losses and the intricacies of evolving relationships. This elegantly structured novel captures the essence of Oman's coming-of-age through their intertwined stories.