The Family Tree

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‘I sped through The Family Tree, because I was so invested in the characters and eager to know their fate Clare Chambers, author of ‘A brilliant read. This book is everything it promises to be and more. A masterclass in representation and brilliant writing.’ ‘Hussain weaves a tale of fragility and resilience, of the extraordinary in ordinary lives and of love and complexity in family. .’ ‘ and an insider’s understanding of its environment. Hussain evokes the trials and tribulations of life in an Asian family growing up in a changing and sometimes hostile Britain with a surefooted ease and a keen sense of dramatic tension. An engaging debut.’ ‘Provides a much needed voice for characters who have been drastically affected by the headlines throughout an emotionally wrought narrative.’ ‘Such an emotional, heart-warming and unforgettable experience… I cared desperately about the characters and was often in tears as I read – the story is so moving and ’ Aliya Ali-Afzal, author of ‘Pulsating with dramatic tension, Hussain poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives. A moving story of love, laughs and loyalty makes for a brilliant first book from Hussain.’