Nussaibah Younis's debut novel follows Nadia, a criminology lecturer grappling with the implications of her research on Islamic State brides. Tasked with leading a UN deradicalisation initiative in Iraq, she discovers the complexities and challenges of implementing her beliefs within a skeptical institution. As Nadia navigates her flaws and ambitions, the narrative delves into the ethical, emotional, and social consequences of her work. Through her journey, the novel addresses profound questions about punishment, belief, and the effectiveness of foreign aid efforts in the face of entrenched systems of failure.
The novel teases out the ethical, political, emotional and social ramifications of putting her theory into practice, questioning the effectiveness of international aid.
Half the UN doesn't believe in deradicalisation, highlighting a disconnect between ideals and reality in an environment marked by systemic failures.
Nadia's oscillation between self-doubt and self-assuredness illustrates the personal struggles of confronting deeply entrenched beliefs in a volatile environment.
The narrative interrogates difficult questions about punishment, belief, and rehabilitation, ultimately reflecting the complexities of human experience in conflict zones.
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