Bobuq Sayed's debut novel explores love and identity amid political turmoil
Bobuq Sayed's debut novel, No God But Us, follows two gay Afghan men, Delbar and Mansur, who meet in Istanbul amidst political turmoil. The narrative juxtaposes Delbar's search for identity against Mansur's harsh reality as a queer asylum seeker. While the book starts with vibrant energy, it struggles to maintain its initial momentum throughout.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 22:00 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 22:20 UTC
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