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The Good Muslim follows a middle‑class Bangladeshi family as the country’s politics and society simmer with growing Islamic fundamentalism. Through the day‑to‑day experiences of mothers, fathers, and children, Anam illuminates how radical ideologies infiltrate homes, influence relationships, and test individual identities.
The novel blends historical context with intimate storytelling, portraying the nuanced ways social conditions, especially for Muslim women, intersect with shifting cultural norms and political pressures in modern Bangladesh.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Tahmima Anam
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