The Color of Mourning
by Kim Dempster
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Pub Date 13 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 15 Dec 2025
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Description
The Color of Mourning is a poignant and haunting portrayal of a mother and daughter navigating the brutality of the Syrian Civil War. As the war intensifies, they struggle to retain their identities and dignity in a world that increasingly dehumanizes them. The novel holds a mirror to situations happening around the world, as well as here in America, as women lose hard fought rights to religious fundamentalists and conservative ideology. This book is a must-read for any woman who understands the transformative power of solidarity and the importance of standing united against oppressive forces.
Just as Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale prophesied a repressive dystopian future, Kim Dempster’s The Color of Mourning takes us on an intensely emotional journey into the very real world of today where women are confronted by fanatic religious fundamentalists in an existential fight for freedom.
Advance Praise
“Dempster’s story is fast-paced and brings the gruesome realities of war to life. The book is a delicate, well-judged balance of dialogue and description... It’s an often chilling and eye-opening work that should be widely read... An affecting novel of oppression and liberation.” - Kirkus Review
"This book is incredibly powerful and draws you in from the very first page.Well-written and completely absorbing this novel created a very visceral reaction in me and should be a must read for everyone." -Books Love and Understanding
"I couldn’t put this book down. It was a quick and face paced drama about a family in Syria in 2011 that becomes trapped once the extremists take over their town of Raqqa." - Rozier Reads and Wine
"This must read is well crafted from a debut author ! A powerful book!" - Suzy Approved Book Reviews
"Brutal, emotional, and deeply powerful. The Color of Mourning is a raw and unforgettable story of love, loss, and resilience. - Books and Coffee mx
"A feminist classic. Moving poetic and painful yet filled with hope. A statement to women’s solidarity. A must read in these times." - Goodreads reader
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798310256422 |
| PRICE | 12.00 |
| PAGES | 282 |
