Terrorist
by Updike, John
- Used
- Fine
- first
- Condition
- Fine/No Jacket
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Alfred A. Knopf, 2006. First Edition. Original Wraps. Fine/No Jacket. Published in New York by Alfred A. Knopf in 2006, a Borzoi book. Advance Reader's Edition. First Edition stated on copyright page. Book fine in wrappers, with previous owner's address stamp on front free endpaper and title page.
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 #
- 0104281
- Title
- Terrorist
- Author
- Updike, John
- Format/Binding
- Original Wraps
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Date Published
- 2006
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Beverly Hills, California
About Bookbid Rare Books
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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