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The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon Paperback – June 25, 2024

by Safinah Danish Elahi (Author)
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Nominated for The 2023 Asian Prize for Fiction

A contemporary South Asian drama of love, loss and trauma that transports you from the urban elites of Pakistan to the mountains of Peru and the hustle and bustle of London.

Zohaib, Misha, and Nadia were once inseparable, their childhood marked by fun and laughter. Yet the harmony shattered one fateful Karachi afternoon, laying bare divides they never saw coming. Years pass, but scars remain. Zohaib seeks solace in London, haunted by memories that refuse to fade. Meanwhile, Nadia has escaped the household where she first met Misha and Zohaib, but fate delivers her back to their door. As their paths collide, Nadia and Zohaib grapple with fragments of a past they're still piecing together. 

The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon masterfully weaves a tapestry of emotions that spans continents and generations in a story of love that endures the ravages of time, healing that finds its way through the cracks, and pain that must be confronted to pave the way for a better tomorrow. With exquisite prose and vivid storytelling, Safinah Danish Elahi explores intricate layers of trauma, class division, and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.

Perfect for fans of Kamila Shamsie and Mohsin Hamid.

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  1. Print length
    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Neem Tree Press
  4. Publication date
    June 25, 2024
  5. Dimensions
    5.1 x 0.7 x 7.6 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1911107704
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1911107705
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From the Publisher

The Idle Stance of the Tippler Pigeon, a novel by Safinah Danish Elahi

Praise from Daisy Rockwell, Tomb of Sand translator

Praise from Cherie Jones, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

Praise from Muneeza Shamsie, author and journalist

Praise from Briar Grace Smith

For fans of Elif Shafak, Kamila Shamsie, and Mohsin Hamid

Editorial Reviews

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"the work of an innate storyteller"—Muneeza Shamsie, author of Hybrid Tapestries: The Development of Pakistani Literature in English

"addresses themes of loss, family, womanhood and friendship with sensitivity, grace and an enduring love for Pakistan."—Cherie Jones, author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

"Elahi's writing is lucid and heartfelt as she weaves together a compelling narrative of friendship, memory and identity."—Daisy Rockwell, Translator of Tomb of Sand and Man Booker International Prize winner 2022

"A novel with an epic sweep"​—Carla Power, Pulitzer Prize Finalist and author of Home, Land, Security

About the Author

Safinah Danish Elahi is an author, a qualified lawyer, and the founder of an independent publishing house based in Pakistan. Her poetry collection has been critically acclaimed and one of her novels has been commissioned for television. Safinah was selected for the Iowa International Writing Program's 2022 Fall Residency and is often on the judging panel for writing competitions across Pakistan.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Neem Tree Press (June 25, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1911107704
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1911107705
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.7 x 7.6 inches

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