HT reviewer Majid Maqbool picks his favourite reads of 2023
Irish writer Claire Keegan’s latest collection of short fiction, So Late in the Day, is an astute examination of casual misogyny and sexism that, in the end, deprives the protagonist of prospects of marriage and a happy family life. “Mosab’s poetry goes beyond reflecting the pain and suffering of his people to show their resilience and undefeated hope even as devastation surrounds them.” (Amazon) Keegan’s short fiction is a masterclass in brevity and narrative precision. More is conveyed in a few words and…