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The Sea Hates a Coward
Literary Fiction· Qatar

The Sea Hates a Coward

by Omar Khalifa
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2015Arabic
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About This Book

The Sea Hates a Coward by Omar Khalifa is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 2015. Omar Khalifa's 'The Sea Hates a Coward' is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the lives of fishermen in a small Qatari village. Through its vivid storytelling, the book explores themes of courage, survival, and the relationship between humans and nature. Khalifa's work is recognized for its lyrical prose and its ability to capture the essence of life in the Gulf region. Themes of courage, survival, human-nature relationship run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorOmar Khalifa
Published2015
Country of Origin🇶🇦 Qatar
LanguageArabic
Category📖 Literary Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇶🇦 Qatar

This book is part of Qatar's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sea Hates a Coward about?

Omar Khalifa's 'The Sea Hates a Coward' is a thought-provoking novel that delves into the lives of fishermen in a small Qatari village. Through its vivid storytelling, the book explores themes of courage, survival, and the relationship between humans and nature. Khalifa's work is recognized for its lyrical prose and its ability to capture the essence of life in the Gulf region.

Who wrote The Sea Hates a Coward?

The Sea Hates a Coward was written by Omar Khalifa, from Qatar. First published in 2015.

What awards has The Sea Hates a Coward won?

The Sea Hates a Coward has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Sea Hates a Coward worth reading?

The Sea Hates a Coward is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in courage, survival, human-nature relationship.

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What category is The Sea Hates a Coward?

The Sea Hates a Coward is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Sea Hates a Coward from?

The Sea Hates a Coward originates from Qatar's literary tradition. Explore more books from Qatar on our country page.

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