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The Glass Wall. By Goran Baba Ali.

Authors :
Şimşek, Doğuş
Source :
Journal of Refugee Studies. Mar2024, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p240-242. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

"The Glass Wall" by Goran Baba Ali is a powerful novel that tells the story of Arman, a young teenage asylum seeker who embarks on a dangerous journey to escape persecution in his homeland. The book sheds light on the struggles faced by displaced people in establishing a new life in a safe country and highlights the inhumane treatment they often encounter in the asylum process. Through Arman's story, the author critiques the limitations of asylum systems and prompts readers to consider questions of who qualifies for asylum and what constitutes persecution. While the book could have delved deeper into issues of systemic racism and religious discrimination, it serves as an important contribution to forced migration and refugee fiction literature, offering insight into the experiences of forced migrants and the challenges they face. Scholars and researchers interested in forced migration and refugee studies will find this novel thought-provoking and valuable in understanding the lived experiences of asylum seekers. Overall, "The Glass Wall" provides a timely and poignant exploration of the struggles, resilience, and hope of forced migrants, encouraging readers to reconsider the experiences of those seeking refuge around the world. [Extracted from the article]

Subjects

Subjects :
*ZIONISM
*POLITICAL refugees

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09516328
Volume :
37
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Refugee Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176301139
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/jrs/fead069