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Terrorist
by Updike, John
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0307264653
- ISBN 13
- 9780307264657
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
U.S.A.: Knopf, 2006. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine. Advance readers copy. Fine book except for small minor tear on top spine.
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
- Bookbid Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1503500
- Title
- Terrorist
- Author
- Updike, John
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardback
- ISBN 10
- 0307264653
- ISBN 13
- 9780307264657
- Publisher
- U.S.A.: Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
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Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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