Prophet of Zongo Street, The: Stories - Softcover

"Imaginistic, muscular, superb." -- Barry Hannah, author of Airships and Ray

"Imaginistic, muscular, superb."--Barry Hannah, author of Airships and Ray

"A collection of rich and resonant stories, haunting and ultimately hopeful in their commitment to the truth."--O magazine

"Lively. . .polished. . .Ali shows. . .a keen eye for . . .humanistic detail."--Starred Kirkus Reviews

"Ali skillfully crafts characters whose warmth and familiarity entice the reader...Ali writes like a butterfly."--Entertainment Weekly

"Ali's first book is moving, subtle and ingeniously constructed."--New York Times Book Review

"Colorful tales...funny, frightening, sad, shocking and, most of all, deeply humane."--Los Angeles Times

"Beguiling. . .powerful writing that broadens our notion of contemporary fiction."--People

Lively. . .polished. . .Ali shows. . .a keen eye for . . .humanistic detail. --Starred Kirkus Reviews"

Ali skillfully crafts characters whose warmth and familiarity entice the reader...Ali writes like a butterfly. --Entertainment Weekly"