Distant Train

"e;While the fading autumn sun sped toward the horizon, the young boys headed home-they were not used to trying to see at night without the moon's glow."e; So begins this unconventional, hauntingly mythic novel. In the tradition of magical realism, author Abdel Meguid crafts a tale steeped in symbolism. Writing in a shimmering lyrical style, he brings alive the dreams, customs, and everyday concer...