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August Book Selection: The Patience Stone by Atiq Rahimi
About the event
An undefined, unnamed war-torn country, a wife sitting next to her husband, lying in a coma. A monologue, deep, yet spare, almost to the bone. Hard topics, love and blame. Life... That's what our short August novel might bring.
About the book The story follows a woman who cares for her husband, lying in a coma after being wounded. As she sits beside him, she begins to speak openly for the first time, revealing her deepest thoughts, pain, and secrets. She treats him like a “patience stone,” a mythical object that absorbs suffering, and through her confessions, she gradually finds her own voice and a sense of liberation.
About the author Atiq Rahimi was born in 1962 in Kabul, he later moved to France, where he continued his work as both a writer and filmmaker. He writes in both Dari (Persian) and French, and his work often explores themes related to war, identity, and the struggles of individuals—especially women—in Afghan society. Rahimi’s writing style is typically minimalist and poetic, focusing on emotional intensity rather than complex plots. His storytelling is often intimate and symbolic, using simple language to convey deep psychological and political meaning. In addition to *The Patience Stone*, he is also known for other acclaimed works like *Earth and Ashes* and for adapting his novel *A Thousand Rooms of Dream and Fear* into a film
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About the Location We will meet in Merienda Haus, a wonderful cosy coffee shop offering Argentinean and Uruguayan specialities. I invite you to order something and enjoy their drinks and food menu:=)
