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Terrorist (Signed)
by John Updike
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- As New in Fine dust jacket
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About This Item
New York: Knopf. As New in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. The ever-surprising John Updike's 22nd novel is a brilliant comtemporary fiction that will surely be counted as one of his most powerful. It tells of eighteen year old Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy and his devotion to Allah and the words of the Holy Qur'an, as expounded to him by a local mosque's imam. A presentation copy to Albert J Raman, noted bibliophile and long time Updike collector; "For Albert J Raman Best Wishes, and thanks for the patriotic golf balls etc, John Updike 8/18/06". Book is as new in a fine dust jacket with a old fold on the front flap. Now with archival protection. Very collectable copy; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 310 pages; Signed by Author .
Synopsis
John Updike has written a brilliant novel that ranks among the most provocative of his distinguished career. Terrorist is the story of Ahmad Ashmawy Mulloy, an alienated American-born teenager who spurns the materialistic, hedonistic life he witnesses in the slumping New Jersey factory town he calls home. Turning to the words of the Holy Qur'an as expounded to him by the pedantic imam of a local mosque, Ahmad devotes himself fervently to God. Neither the world-weary guidance counselor at his high school nor Ahmad's mischievously seductive classmate Joryleen succeeds in deflecting him from his course, as the threads of an insidious plot gather around him."One compelling and surprising ride."--USA Today"The startlingly contemporary story of a high school student . . . whose zealous Islamic faith and disaffection with modern life make him a pawn in the larger conflict between Muslim and Christian, East and West. They also make him a powerful voice for Updike's ongoing critique of American civilization."--Time"A chilling tale that is perhaps the most essential novel to emerge from Sept. 11."--People (Critic's Choice)From the Trade Paperback edition.
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- Bookseller
- Rare Collections
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2152
- Title
- Terrorist (Signed)
- Author
- John Updike
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New in Fine dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
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