Little America

By: Zain Saeed;

Language: English

Quality: Good

Genre: Novel, Politics,

ISBN: 9789692352437

SKU: BE501555931563

Pages: 250

Description: NOTE: MINOR BROWNING OF PAGES. Little America follows the life and dreams of Sharif Barkati, a young man born in a slum in Karachi who becomes captivated by ideas of love, freedom, and the Western world. Obsessed with creating a place that defies societal norms, Sharif dreams of a space where people can freely express themselves away from conservative constraints. With the help of his friend Afzal and a wealthy Pakistani-American named TJ, he builds a bold and rebellious compound on the Karachi coast filled with bars, cafés, and clubs. They call it Little America — a place where people stroll hand in hand and break free from tradition. Now imprisoned, Sharif recounts his life story in a letter to his favorite novelist, hoping it will become a literary work. The book blends adventure with deeper themes, combining an exploration of freedom, identity, and the desire to emulate perceived cultural ideals while holding onto one’s own. It raises the question of what freedom truly means and what one is willing to sacrifice in its pursuit.