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Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda
What does it take to discover the truth? Betrayal? Deception? Risking one's own life? Omar Ouda did it all. Gaza Cursed House is a fictional story set against the political unrest in Palestine, following a young boy trying to find his father. The deeper he delves into his father's mysterious disappearance, the more he finds himself forced to make terrible choices, testing his loyalty to his country and his family. The book is also about friendship born out of difficult circumstances, presented here through the character of Ahmed who risks his life to help his friend in the quest to find his father.Omar's journey is fictional; however, it describes real life in Palestine's Gaza Strip between 1981 and 2011. This period witnessed three major events that have shaped the current situation - the first Intifada, the Oslo Accords and the second Intifada. While politics provide an important background to the story, the novel does not aim to put forth any political arguments. Instead, it sheds light on what it is like for two young boys to lead an ordinary life in an extraordinary place often described as 'hell on earth.'
204 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2015
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Ahmed Masoud
9 books26 followersPalestinian writer, director and academic based in the UK.
He grew up in the Gaza Strip and moved to the U.K to complete postgraduate studies in English Literature.
He grew up in the Gaza Strip and moved to the U.K to complete postgraduate studies in English Literature.
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December 2, 2018
I wrote a lengthy review and then Goodreads decided it was time to tell me that I needed to login again so this is going to be shorter but still emphasize that Vanished is one of my best reads this year.
I read Vanished in less than 48 hours. It's a voice of emotions, suspense and a beautifully told story of a boy who is searching for his father - and certainly doesn't take no for an answer.
There are no cliches but plenty of visualisation. There is no blame but the search for truth and justice.
Ahmed Masoud (who shares my last name) I hope to shake hands with one day because in his voice there is the passion who unites all of mankind. The resistance to injustice and the realisation that our biggest and most powerful enemy are those of us who believe they are better than the rest of us.
Ahmed Masoud is one of those voices you must read - and hopefully thousands more.
A highly recommended read.
I read Vanished in less than 48 hours. It's a voice of emotions, suspense and a beautifully told story of a boy who is searching for his father - and certainly doesn't take no for an answer.
There are no cliches but plenty of visualisation. There is no blame but the search for truth and justice.
Ahmed Masoud (who shares my last name) I hope to shake hands with one day because in his voice there is the passion who unites all of mankind. The resistance to injustice and the realisation that our biggest and most powerful enemy are those of us who believe they are better than the rest of us.
Ahmed Masoud is one of those voices you must read - and hopefully thousands more.
A highly recommended read.
September 27, 2019
I liked it. It was a good read and the voice was good.
September 15, 2015
This novel is part mystery, part history, and periodically engrossing. An important read from a strong Palestinian voice.
September 15, 2016
I've just finished reading this novel written by my fellow Palestinian and Gazan Ahmed Masoud, who I met and got to know after I moved to London. The story is powerful, daring and captivating, especially for me as I know every single street and area mentioned in the story. I grew up in the neighborhood of El-Sheikh Radwan adjacent to Jabalia camp where most of the story events took place. I am of a similar age to that of Omar's, the main character in the story. My eldest sister, whose house got flattened by Israeli war jets during the 2008/2009 war, got married and and went to live in Jabalia refugee camp during my early teenage years. I used to go and visit her with my mother a lot. I knew where El-Markaz, El-Hawajah, El-Fakhoura, Abu Rashid's reservoir, El-Jurun, Trans Street, and many other places mentioned in the novel, were. Although, according to the author, the characters and their personal stories were fictional, the setting and general sequence of events around them were very much real. I myself lived through all of those historic events and societal changes until I left Gaza in 2003. I wasn't expecting to read something Omar went through which I myself went through with exact details and around the same time. I made the same journey as Omar, the main character, during the last war on Gaza in 2014, only for a different purpose and that is to get married to my wife Alaa in Gaza. Just like Omar, I managed to get into Egypt fine because I am a British passport holder. But just like Omar, that same passport was the reason for me not being able to get into Gaza because the war was still going on. British citizens were not advised to go to Gaza during the war. And just like Omar, I had to buy a ticket to Jordan and fly on an early flight from Cairo to Amman and back to Cairo on a late flight that same day. So, just like Omar, I was led to that stinking deportation room in Cairo Airport and got deported the next day to Gaza. The only difference between me and Omar here was that I managed to get into Gaza as I arrived to the borders during a ceasefire that was agreed for a few days during which the borders with Egypt opened. The story is packed with intense emotions so it was good idea that Ahmad, the author, broke out from the main story from time to time by taking the readers to mini stories from the book of Kalila Wa Dimna and then brought them back to the line of events in the main story again. I thought that was a clever thing to do. The simplicity of the language helped me fly through the pages which in turn helped me keep engaged and eager to know what would happen next. Well done Ahmad Masoud!
December 5, 2018
I’m very glad that I read this book. I’ve always been apprehensive about reading books related to the Palestinian struggle as I knew it would make me feel helpless and sad as I do when I read about my own country’s history. This book allowed me a glimpse into typical Palestinian refugee life while providing me as a reader with a story with all the right components to distract me.
June 20, 2019
this book made me cry at the end :’0 and shed a lot of light and the mystery was shocking
June 22, 2016
Baru kelar baca Vanished - Ahmed Masoud.
Aku kemarin sempat menulis review singkat saat aku berada di tengah-tengah buku, tepatnya bab 11. Saat itu aku sudah yakin, bahwa ini buku yang akan kurekomendasikan ke orang-orang. Bahkan sampai selesai membacanya keyakinan itu gak hilang.
Petualangan, misteri, thriller, humor satir, teror, keberanian, ketakutan, semuanya ada di buku ini menyatu dengan kenyataan hidup sehari-hari seorang anak laki-laki di Kamp Pengungsian Jabaliya, Gaza. Bahkan ketika bocah itu terpaksa menjadi mata-mata atau kolaborator bagi Israel, kemudian menjadi anggota gerakan resistensi, hingga menjadi pasukan otoritas Palestina yang justru harus membunuh sesama saudara Palestinanya. Hal yang paling menendang dan bikin shock dari buku ini adalah plot twist nya yang gak disangka-sangka. Bikin nangis.
Buku ini memberi pemahaman sudut pandang dari sisi orang Palestina dalam melihat kejadian yang berlangsung di sana. Bagaimana mereka melihat gerakan resistensi, perjanjian Oslo, sosok Yaseer Arafat, bahkan makna perdamaian itu sendiri. Selama ini aku tahu hal-hal itu dari berita, dan malah gak begitu mengena. Tapi justru ketika aku membaca dari novel, aku baru paham maksudnya.
Kekurangan buku ini, mungkin tokoh utamanya terlalu ideal. Ia bisa menjadi apapun yang diinginkan penulisnya, dan hebat di apapun yang ia lakukan. Jadi peran kolaborator, anggota perlawanan, dan militer otoritas Palestina semuanya dilakukan dengan hebat. Dia selalu jadi anak emas patronnya (Uri, Abu Hammad, Issam). Padahal setiap peran itu, adalah lawan dari peran yang lain.
Buku ini mengingatkanku pada Kite Runner - Khaled Hossaeini. Tapi aku jauh lebih suka Vanished. Aku berharap buku ini dibaca lebih banyak orang. Dan terutama sekali, Vanished harus diterjemahkan ke Bahasa Indonesia dan diterbitkan di Indonesia.
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Just finished reading Vanished - Ahmed Masoud.
I wrote a short review when I was reading up to the mid-part of this book, at part 11st to be exact.
At that time, I was already sure, that I'll recommend Vanished to my friends. Even when I have finished reading, i'm sure that Vanished is the most recommended book of the year that I suggest you to read.
Adventure, mistery, thriller, satiric humour, terror, courage, and fear are included inside this book, get together with the life reality of a boy in Jabaliya Refugee Camp, Gaza. Therefore, the boy was forced to be Israeli collaborator (or spy), and then became a resistancy member, but in the end joined the Palestine Authority Forces who had to kill his Palestinian brothers. The most shocking part is the unexpected plot twist. I cried because of it.
The book gave me an understanding of Palestinian's viewpoint of events that happened there. How they see the resistancy, Olso agreement, Yaseer Arafat as a person, even the meaning of peace itself. I read news about those things, but i don't get the whole picture. I have just understood when I read this novel.
The flaw of this book is the main character is too ideal. He can be anyone whoever the writer want him to be, and become the best in whatever he does. His parts as the Israeli collaborator, resistancy member, and the soldier of Palestinian Authority Forces, are done with the best performance. His patrons loved and favorited him (Uri, Abu Hammad, and Issam). Whereas, each role is the opposite of others.
This book reminds me of Kite Runner - Khaled Hossaeini. But personally, I like Vanished more. I hope more people read this book. Moreover, I suggest, Vanished should be translated to Bahasa and published in Indonesia.
Aku kemarin sempat menulis review singkat saat aku berada di tengah-tengah buku, tepatnya bab 11. Saat itu aku sudah yakin, bahwa ini buku yang akan kurekomendasikan ke orang-orang. Bahkan sampai selesai membacanya keyakinan itu gak hilang.
Petualangan, misteri, thriller, humor satir, teror, keberanian, ketakutan, semuanya ada di buku ini menyatu dengan kenyataan hidup sehari-hari seorang anak laki-laki di Kamp Pengungsian Jabaliya, Gaza. Bahkan ketika bocah itu terpaksa menjadi mata-mata atau kolaborator bagi Israel, kemudian menjadi anggota gerakan resistensi, hingga menjadi pasukan otoritas Palestina yang justru harus membunuh sesama saudara Palestinanya. Hal yang paling menendang dan bikin shock dari buku ini adalah plot twist nya yang gak disangka-sangka. Bikin nangis.
Buku ini memberi pemahaman sudut pandang dari sisi orang Palestina dalam melihat kejadian yang berlangsung di sana. Bagaimana mereka melihat gerakan resistensi, perjanjian Oslo, sosok Yaseer Arafat, bahkan makna perdamaian itu sendiri. Selama ini aku tahu hal-hal itu dari berita, dan malah gak begitu mengena. Tapi justru ketika aku membaca dari novel, aku baru paham maksudnya.
Kekurangan buku ini, mungkin tokoh utamanya terlalu ideal. Ia bisa menjadi apapun yang diinginkan penulisnya, dan hebat di apapun yang ia lakukan. Jadi peran kolaborator, anggota perlawanan, dan militer otoritas Palestina semuanya dilakukan dengan hebat. Dia selalu jadi anak emas patronnya (Uri, Abu Hammad, Issam). Padahal setiap peran itu, adalah lawan dari peran yang lain.
Buku ini mengingatkanku pada Kite Runner - Khaled Hossaeini. Tapi aku jauh lebih suka Vanished. Aku berharap buku ini dibaca lebih banyak orang. Dan terutama sekali, Vanished harus diterjemahkan ke Bahasa Indonesia dan diterbitkan di Indonesia.
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Just finished reading Vanished - Ahmed Masoud.
I wrote a short review when I was reading up to the mid-part of this book, at part 11st to be exact.
At that time, I was already sure, that I'll recommend Vanished to my friends. Even when I have finished reading, i'm sure that Vanished is the most recommended book of the year that I suggest you to read.
Adventure, mistery, thriller, satiric humour, terror, courage, and fear are included inside this book, get together with the life reality of a boy in Jabaliya Refugee Camp, Gaza. Therefore, the boy was forced to be Israeli collaborator (or spy), and then became a resistancy member, but in the end joined the Palestine Authority Forces who had to kill his Palestinian brothers. The most shocking part is the unexpected plot twist. I cried because of it.
The book gave me an understanding of Palestinian's viewpoint of events that happened there. How they see the resistancy, Olso agreement, Yaseer Arafat as a person, even the meaning of peace itself. I read news about those things, but i don't get the whole picture. I have just understood when I read this novel.
The flaw of this book is the main character is too ideal. He can be anyone whoever the writer want him to be, and become the best in whatever he does. His parts as the Israeli collaborator, resistancy member, and the soldier of Palestinian Authority Forces, are done with the best performance. His patrons loved and favorited him (Uri, Abu Hammad, and Issam). Whereas, each role is the opposite of others.
This book reminds me of Kite Runner - Khaled Hossaeini. But personally, I like Vanished more. I hope more people read this book. Moreover, I suggest, Vanished should be translated to Bahasa and published in Indonesia.
October 11, 2025
Ahmed Masoud is an award-winning writer who grew up in the Gaza Strip; his writings reflect this vividly. It is a complete gain of experience while reading Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda. Based on the setting of London, United Kingdom, where Mustafa was growing up and nurturing the mystery of his father’s disappearance. Being the protagonist, he is a character with shades, which makes him quite interesting to a reader. The whole work of fiction is a roller coaster ride which takes the reader through the grief and the entangled political situation of Gaza.
The novel Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda starts with the search and concern for a photograph of Omar, who is the father of Mustafa. The flight of Omar and Zoe enlightens us about the condition of by then Gaza and the refugee camp in the UK. Mustafa and his mother, Zoe, were left in London by Omar. Mustafa was a mere four-year-old child by then who was completely unaware of the ‘photograph’. Later, the novel develops with the maturing of Mustafa and his search for his father. This novel reflects the time period of the 1980s and continues a few decades from that era. A reader will find the desire to read this novel after connecting with Mustafa in a cognitive manner. The author, Ahmed Masoud, beautifully weaves all the threads of incidents experienced by Mustafa. It is an incredible documentary where the situation of Gaza at that time is explicitly described. The tension which is set throughout the text helps the reader to finish the book in one read. Omar’s morality and psychological development is a complete dissection of a child’s mind to adulthood by Masoud.
Emergence of various characters in the plot in a chronological manner acts as a stair to Mustafa’s mind. Rotational appearance of Omar’s perspectives brings relief from the monotonous form of reading. Suspense and grief intermingled with the struggle of Mustafa’s existence, where Omar’s life is a reflection of Masoud on a slight note. However, the reflection of his personal life is yet a discussion which can be curtailed by the author himself. We, the readers, can only assume and interpret, but Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda will be forever in a reader's mind as it leaves a scratch deep in the heart. The way a mere object like a photograph flourishes into an impactful novel is worth praising. Originally published in the year 2015, Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda is still a book of interest to millions, and it will remain so for years. Since this book is not a meagre work of fiction but a documented text to know history regarding the political situation of Gaza and the terrorism of Palestine. Readers interested in knowing the Arabian World will surely feel engrossed towards this book, where the struggle of each Palestinian refugee is portrayed through primary characters such as Mustafa and Omar.
The novel Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda starts with the search and concern for a photograph of Omar, who is the father of Mustafa. The flight of Omar and Zoe enlightens us about the condition of by then Gaza and the refugee camp in the UK. Mustafa and his mother, Zoe, were left in London by Omar. Mustafa was a mere four-year-old child by then who was completely unaware of the ‘photograph’. Later, the novel develops with the maturing of Mustafa and his search for his father. This novel reflects the time period of the 1980s and continues a few decades from that era. A reader will find the desire to read this novel after connecting with Mustafa in a cognitive manner. The author, Ahmed Masoud, beautifully weaves all the threads of incidents experienced by Mustafa. It is an incredible documentary where the situation of Gaza at that time is explicitly described. The tension which is set throughout the text helps the reader to finish the book in one read. Omar’s morality and psychological development is a complete dissection of a child’s mind to adulthood by Masoud.
Emergence of various characters in the plot in a chronological manner acts as a stair to Mustafa’s mind. Rotational appearance of Omar’s perspectives brings relief from the monotonous form of reading. Suspense and grief intermingled with the struggle of Mustafa’s existence, where Omar’s life is a reflection of Masoud on a slight note. However, the reflection of his personal life is yet a discussion which can be curtailed by the author himself. We, the readers, can only assume and interpret, but Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda will be forever in a reader's mind as it leaves a scratch deep in the heart. The way a mere object like a photograph flourishes into an impactful novel is worth praising. Originally published in the year 2015, Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda is still a book of interest to millions, and it will remain so for years. Since this book is not a meagre work of fiction but a documented text to know history regarding the political situation of Gaza and the terrorism of Palestine. Readers interested in knowing the Arabian World will surely feel engrossed towards this book, where the struggle of each Palestinian refugee is portrayed through primary characters such as Mustafa and Omar.
May 7, 2024
Vanished, by Palestinian-British author Ahmed Masoud, takes readers into the besieged Gaza Strip where Mustafa Ouda has mysteriously disappeared.
Omar Ouda lives in London but his heart is in the Gaza Strip. That is where is house is, that is where family members still live. But his home is under fire, in danger due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and Omar must return.
But there is more that ties Omar to Gaza. His father, Mustafa Ouda, has been missing since Omar was a boy. One day Mustafa walked out of the family home, apparently after a heated argument with his wife, and the next day he was gone, vanished. Omar sets off to find his father, or at least to learn what happened to him, and that is the main theme of this short, but powerful novel.
Vanished (Rimal Publications, Cyprus, June 2015) is set against the political unrest in Palestine, from one Intifada to the next. The timeline includes the initial optimism after the signing of the Oslo Accords and the despair resulting from the Palestinian Authority's actions against opposition groups. In the midst of all this violence is the story of a young boy searching for his father. The journey Omar takes is fictional, but what he experiences is very real, and very troublesome.
In order to survive, some of the residents are coerced to work for the enemy. As he grows into adulthood, Omar collaborates with the Israeli army and later he serves with the Palestinian Authority. In both cases, he feels that he has betrayed his people.
The picture the book paints is one-sided, showing only the suffering of the Palestinians living in Gaza, but that's the whole point. The only Israelis readers encounter in this novel are soldiers carrying guns; only one of them is given a name and a speaking role. For many Gazans, armed soldiers are the only type of Israelis they will ever see.
It's hard to imagine how the characters in this book, like the residents of Gaza themselves, manage to lead normal lives in a very abnormal, besieged society. The author wisely stays away from political arguments, letting readers judge for themselves who is right and who is wrong. Unfortunately, as Omar discovers at the conclusion of his quest, there can be betrayal and deceit even among those closest to you.
Omar Ouda lives in London but his heart is in the Gaza Strip. That is where is house is, that is where family members still live. But his home is under fire, in danger due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and Omar must return.
But there is more that ties Omar to Gaza. His father, Mustafa Ouda, has been missing since Omar was a boy. One day Mustafa walked out of the family home, apparently after a heated argument with his wife, and the next day he was gone, vanished. Omar sets off to find his father, or at least to learn what happened to him, and that is the main theme of this short, but powerful novel.
Vanished (Rimal Publications, Cyprus, June 2015) is set against the political unrest in Palestine, from one Intifada to the next. The timeline includes the initial optimism after the signing of the Oslo Accords and the despair resulting from the Palestinian Authority's actions against opposition groups. In the midst of all this violence is the story of a young boy searching for his father. The journey Omar takes is fictional, but what he experiences is very real, and very troublesome.
In order to survive, some of the residents are coerced to work for the enemy. As he grows into adulthood, Omar collaborates with the Israeli army and later he serves with the Palestinian Authority. In both cases, he feels that he has betrayed his people.
The picture the book paints is one-sided, showing only the suffering of the Palestinians living in Gaza, but that's the whole point. The only Israelis readers encounter in this novel are soldiers carrying guns; only one of them is given a name and a speaking role. For many Gazans, armed soldiers are the only type of Israelis they will ever see.
It's hard to imagine how the characters in this book, like the residents of Gaza themselves, manage to lead normal lives in a very abnormal, besieged society. The author wisely stays away from political arguments, letting readers judge for themselves who is right and who is wrong. Unfortunately, as Omar discovers at the conclusion of his quest, there can be betrayal and deceit even among those closest to you.
August 11, 2017
An enjoyable reading, slow beginning but after 3 chapters events became very intriguing. I am a bit disappointed at the ending though; I expected a grand narrative and events at the end.
However, the Palestinian novel has succeeded in gaining a global attention as an independent category unlike other territorial novel- including Lebanese, Egyptian or Saudi fiction- that has been squeezed under the umbrella of Arabic fiction. yet most Palestinian novels are translated to English or if they were written in English they would deal mainly with the theme of exile. Masoud's Vanished brings the daily Palestinian struggle in Gaza to the global audience, it also deals creatively with new dimensions, such as the narrative of the informant and the sectarian struggle which makes the work spectacular. A beautifully written novel, and it is the first novel of Masoud, .. what a grand start!.
However, the Palestinian novel has succeeded in gaining a global attention as an independent category unlike other territorial novel- including Lebanese, Egyptian or Saudi fiction- that has been squeezed under the umbrella of Arabic fiction. yet most Palestinian novels are translated to English or if they were written in English they would deal mainly with the theme of exile. Masoud's Vanished brings the daily Palestinian struggle in Gaza to the global audience, it also deals creatively with new dimensions, such as the narrative of the informant and the sectarian struggle which makes the work spectacular. A beautifully written novel, and it is the first novel of Masoud, .. what a grand start!.
January 31, 2024
It's billed as a mystery, but it felt more like a memoir (it's fiction though.) Some reviews said the book needed more editing. Normally, that's the type of thing that bugs me, but it didn't. It's set in Gaza with some historical references. A couple of the dates resonated with me because I happened to be there at those times. But that's just the setting. At its heart, this is a story about a boy and his search for his father. I found that very, very moving.
June 15, 2025
2.5 stars rounded down because of some glaring inconsistencies
Given all that is going on in that region, I had hoped this might give me some insight. Instead I got a very narrow viewpoint, although not wholly surprising given the nature of this particular story. The reveal was gut-wrenching. Maybe tighter editing could have helped with the slower bits.
Given all that is going on in that region, I had hoped this might give me some insight. Instead I got a very narrow viewpoint, although not wholly surprising given the nature of this particular story. The reveal was gut-wrenching. Maybe tighter editing could have helped with the slower bits.
April 9, 2019
Though the writing style occasionally felt abrupt (lots of short sentences), it was an interesting look at a Palestinian boy’s journey to find his father. It definitely has a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israeli bent, but is an interesting read.
May 24, 2021
A masterpiece written by a family friend ❤️🇵🇸
February 19, 2023
Outstanding first effort from an exciting new author!
June 3, 2025
A great read. This is not only a mystery but also an informed and harrowing glimpse of life in the Gaza Strip in the 90’s.
March 31, 2024
Honestly if this book wasn't about the Palestinian struggle I would have rated it much lower. It's an important perspective, but it's poorly written and weirdly paced. Concept 8/10, execution 2/10
December 20, 2019
Well...one star is even too much for this disaster of a novel. To me what’s worse are not the multiple inconsistencies, but that the Israeli Jews are described not just as the bad guys but as pure evil without anything, really anything remotely good or human in them. Quite the contrary to how Palestinians are described, even if they’re obviously the good guys of the book, they’re described in shades of grey, and even the (very) few bad ones are a mixture of good and bad (with one, to me a bit disturbing, exception: the mother of the main character), like every human being is.
Now, what’s the consequence of describing the antagonists, the Israeli, as pure monsters? With monsters you can’t compromise, you can’t make peace, you can’t reach some sort of coexistence. There’s only violence, only war as a way out, no alternatives. And it’s very, very bad (and sad).
Finally, just one example of the inconsistencies: the Israeli compound is guarded by “snipers permanently stationed at the watchtowers”, and they’re aiming all the time at the the people walking around, but then when the protagonist decides to enter the compound… he just walks in, and nobody stops him, the dreaded snipers must have all been looking the other way… and he was even carrying 2 big bags that could easily conceal a bomb… but no, these monsters who shoot and kill carelessly when there’s no reason then don’t do anything even when there’s a big, potential risk.
Now, what’s the consequence of describing the antagonists, the Israeli, as pure monsters? With monsters you can’t compromise, you can’t make peace, you can’t reach some sort of coexistence. There’s only violence, only war as a way out, no alternatives. And it’s very, very bad (and sad).
Finally, just one example of the inconsistencies: the Israeli compound is guarded by “snipers permanently stationed at the watchtowers”, and they’re aiming all the time at the the people walking around, but then when the protagonist decides to enter the compound… he just walks in, and nobody stops him, the dreaded snipers must have all been looking the other way… and he was even carrying 2 big bags that could easily conceal a bomb… but no, these monsters who shoot and kill carelessly when there’s no reason then don’t do anything even when there’s a big, potential risk.
June 14, 2016
You can find my full review of Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Mustafa Ouda on my book blog.
In summary: Vanished does a good job of being a coming of age mystery thriller. It is educational in the way it depicts Palestinian society, though understandably one-dimensional in its view of Israelis. It's worth a read for anyone who wants to know what living in Gaza must have been like in the recent past.
In summary: Vanished does a good job of being a coming of age mystery thriller. It is educational in the way it depicts Palestinian society, though understandably one-dimensional in its view of Israelis. It's worth a read for anyone who wants to know what living in Gaza must have been like in the recent past.
April 3, 2017
Absolutely incredible. Page turner. My second favorite book.
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