31 pages 1 hour read

Ayad Akhtar

Disgraced

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2012

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Reviews & Readership

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Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced receives acclaim for its gripping exploration of cultural identity, religion, and societal tensions, with sharp, provocative dialogue. Critics praise its emotional intensity and thoughtful character development. However, some find its confrontations exaggerated and its resolution abrupt, potentially simplifying complex issues. Overall, it's a compelling, if polarizing, dramatization of contemporary conflicts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Disgraced?

Readers who appreciate intense social dramas like A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry or The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid will find Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar compelling. They will enjoy its exploration of identity, cultural tension, and the personal costs of ambition and social expectations.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Education
Modern Classic Fiction
Drama / Tragedy
Topics
Education
Religion / Spirituality