Description: Originally published: Paris: Editions L'Harmattan, 2001.
Review Quotes:
'Learned, strange and charming, Of Strangers and Bees enriched my understanding of history.' -- Marcel Theroux, The Guardian's Book of the Day
'Of Strangers and Bees is an alluring, disjointed novel of parables and allegories (...) In many ways, Of Strangers and Bees feels like the culmination of all of Ismailov's works, experiences, and philosophies.' --Books and Bao
'Any reader might find themselves with a pen and paper handy, ready to take down tokens of wisdom. (...) For all its depth and complexity, Of Strangers and Bees remains a page-turner, driven by Sheikhov's captivating inner monologue.' --Calvert Journal
'It is Ismailov's skill to keep us fascinated by the story or, rather, the stories, which are both deadly serious but, in some cases, very funny, as well as to educate us about his culture, his faith and the very real problems of exiles, particularly those coming from a culture that threatens them, their family and their well-being.' -- The Modern Novel
'I am extremely excited to see this "modern Sufi parable" being published in the UK. This is a magnificent epic (...) should be a must-read for anyone who likes reading diverse literature.' --BookRiot
'Many of the episodes are beguiling. One could characterize the overall effect as Master and Margarita comes to the Uzbek Cultural Center of Queens, NY.' --Asian Review of Books