This is the story of a 30-year-old female journalist living under Muslim law. The country is not named but I didn't find this relevant. She publishes material around gender equality and total desertion of, or departure from, one's religion, principles, party, cause. The book then follows the injustices and effects of doing so despite in some countries being allowed free speech. It is an unjust and unfair tale and the current story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe brings this even more to life. This is a poignant read.
When Dunya Khair writes a controversial article in the newspaper challenging the status quo in her country, the response--ranging from adulation to death threats--is swift. Faced with the dissolution of familial ties and the prospective collapse of her marriage, alongside a looming nervous breakdown, Dunya's consequent actions exemplify both the strength and frailty of the human spirit. When the Haboob Sings paints a poignant picture of a woman whose unshakeable resolve to preserve her authenticity costs her more than she ever imagined.
