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A Integral Part of Everyday Life

Famine is a striking collection of short stories that delves deeply into the complexities of human suffering, resilience, and the endless quest for meaning. What was the inspiration for this collection of short stories?

As I explain in the preface, it is all about human suffering. People who have experienced revolution, war, and famine also suffer from everyday life. The Human soul has always undergone intense frustration. Suffering is an integral part of everyday life for every individual. To be bold and write about it will help people, first, to have a correct understanding of their suffering. Then, they will notice other people challenging different, horrible kinds of suffering.

What experience in your life has had the biggest impact on your writing?

Revolution, war, famine, living as a minority in the big society.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

The human suffering

What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?

My next book is in the process of being published, since human suffering and pains are diverse and many, the central theme is also about human suffering, but from a different perspective and diversity and different topics from the last three books.

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The writer says: “I adopted research and other audience, but some grandiose smallholder literati turn out to be big dams. Again, I remained at a dead end with the high stone walls. Yet again, I altered my way by transforming from Persian language to English thereupon my audience. The new audience did not judge me, since they did not know me, had no history, no prejudice and just read my leaves and discovered the world in which it was.”

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The Famine

Sep 19

Posted by Literary Titan

Famine by Nooshin Mohajerin is a striking collection of short stories that delves deeply into the complexities of human suffering, resilience, and the endless quest for meaning. Each narrative reflects a kind of personal or collective famine—whether it’s the hunger for love, peace, or purpose. Mohajerin masterfully creates a world where her characters bear the crushing weight of war, displacement, and emotional deprivation, all while striving for stability, connection, and peace.

The collection is imbued with a profound sense of loss—whether it’s the loss of home, loved ones, or a sense of self. Mohajerin’s prose is hauntingly vivid, painting stark portraits of war-torn landscapes alongside the inner turmoil of her characters. The stories explore a delicate balance between hope and despair, with characters often standing on the brink of emotional collapse yet pushing forward in a world that feels relentlessly unforgiving.While the collection offers rich thematic depth and introspection, there are moments where the pacing falters. At times, the prose, though undeniably poignant, can feel repetitive. Certain stories lean heavily into abstract symbolism, which, while intellectually stimulating, may occasionally distance the reader from the emotional heart of the narrative. Despite these minor drawbacks, Mohajerin’s portrayal of human resilience is powerful, particularly in her nuanced depiction of individuals wrestling with the aftermath of trauma. Where Famine truly excels is in its evocative, atmospheric descriptions that draw readers into a world of both physical and emotional devastation. These stories force the reader to confront uncomfortable truths about suffering and the often futile attempts to escape it. An undercurrent of tension runs through the collection, creating a palpable sense of unease as the characters face their own limitations and the larger forces that shape their lives.

The Famine stands out for its emotional intensity and atmospheric richness, making it a compelling exploration of the human condition. Mohajerin’s work lingers in the mind long after the final page, leaving readers with a deep sense of both loss and resilience.

Pages: 94 | ASIN : B0C2S5NC3N