Out of It: A Novel
A punchy first novel by a British Palestinian lawyer ... Beautifully observed ... the plot races and the voices are strong. The reader follows each person down the chosen path and, crucially, cares what becomes of them The Times [Dabbagh's] talent for nailing detail is evident ... The author's assured command of her material means she can switch registers with ease, interleaving escalating tension and welcome humour ... Dabbagh herself scores highly with her debut novel Independent This is a very successful debut novel ... The writing is both literary and accessible, fast-paced, passionate, exuberant and heart-lurching. We'll be hearing much more from Selma Dabbagh Guardian Incendiary Mariella Frostrup, Open Book, BBC Radio 4 A breezy, thriller-esque debut ... that gets under the skin of the situation in Gaza Metro Wonderfully perceptive and gripping Daily Mirror An engrossing, suspenseful debut novel -- Ashley Bates Tikkun Takes us, observantly and deftly, into the lives and feelings of those who live in Gaza and want ordinary lives Marina Warner, Observer, Books of the Year--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.