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Khaled Alesmael
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Syrian Arab Republic
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August 2025
Syrian Swedish author, journalist and LG...
Syrian Swedish author, journalist and LGBTQ-refugee activist based in London
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Selamlik
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En port till havet : brev från arabiska bögar
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En tygväska med damaskustryck
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En port till havet : brev från arabiska bögar:
"I had the chance to study German and read a couple of chapters in German during class. I loved the story of Othello and Matar. I'm looking forward to reading the English translation and will write a longer review."
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"(3.5⭐️)
I really enjoyed this! A beautiful series of vignettes about the experience of being gay in Syria, of the civil war in Syria, and of being a refugee in Sweden. A really sad little book with glimmers of joy and hope spread throughout. I think " Read more of this review » |
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"The way we get to know Furat through his travels is beautifully done. He never changes who he is, but there are moments when he hides his sexuality—heartbreaking yet necessary for survival, even in places where he believes he is safe.
I really enjoyed" Read more of this review » |
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"Many Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This novel is a brilliant juxtaposition of the pre-war Syrian gay bathhouse scene and the trials, tribulations, and horrors of wartime refugees. Our protagonist a" Read more of this review » |
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“Don't be sad, yabny.
Nothing stays the same, everything changes eventually.
Look at your little feet—they won't stay that size forever!
And not just your shoe size.
Everything changes, yabny, and nothing stays as it is. The day we are living right now will be in the past by tomorrow. So don't be sad if we have some rough times.
You can be sure one day it will all be in the past.”
― Selamlik
Nothing stays the same, everything changes eventually.
Look at your little feet—they won't stay that size forever!
And not just your shoe size.
Everything changes, yabny, and nothing stays as it is. The day we are living right now will be in the past by tomorrow. So don't be sad if we have some rough times.
You can be sure one day it will all be in the past.”
― Selamlik
