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Lambda Literary Award winner, Best Gay Fiction

A revelatory novel about being queer and Muslim, set in war-torn Iraq in 2003. Ramy is a young gay Iraqi struggling to find a balance between his sexuality, religion, and culture. Ammar is a sheikh whose guidance Ramy seeks, and whose tolerance is tested by his belief in the teachings of the Qur'an. Full of quiet moments of beauty and raw depictions of violence, God in Pink poignantly captures the anguish and the fortitude of Islamic life in Iraq.

Hasan Namir was born in Iraq in 1987. God in Pink is his first novel.

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    November 17, 2015
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    1551526069
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    978-1551526065
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"If reading from the context of queer lit, what's most revolutionary about God in Pink is its insistence on faith ... God in Pink gives voice to the often voiceless, offer the outside world a window into their lives, and provide a glimmer of hope for change." —The Globe and Mail

"One can only hope that a courageous and talented voice like Namir's can hold a mirror up to Iraqi citizens so they can at least start seeing their fellow gay and lesbian citizens as valued human beings and not evil sinners to be ostracized, oppressed, silenced, and murdered." —Bay Area Reporter

"This book should be on everyone's shelf -- religious and non-religious alike. It is a raw, passionate, gritty tale of not only these two men who chose different paths, and are still making choices, but also of the many people around them who make their own life decisions to love, hate, accept, kill, tolerate or repel them." —Philadelphia Gay News



"If reading from the context of queer lit, what's most revolutionary about God in Pink is its insistence on faith ... God in Pink gives voice to the often voiceless, offer the outside world a window into their lives, and provide a glimmer of hope for change." ―The Globe and Mail

"One can only hope that a courageous and talented voice like Namir's can hold a mirror up to Iraqi citizens so they can at least start seeing their fellow gay and lesbian citizens as valued human beings and not evil sinners to be ostracized, oppressed, silenced, and murdered." ―Bay Area Reporter

"This book should be on everyone's shelf -- religious and non-religious alike. It is a raw, passionate, gritty tale of not only these two men who chose different paths, and are still making choices, but also of the many people around them who make their own life decisions to love, hate, accept, kill, tolerate or repel them." ―Philadelphia Gay News

About the Author

Hasan Namir: Hasan Namir was born in Iraq in 1987 and immigrated to Canada with his family. He has a BA in English from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, where he won the Ying Chen Award in creative writing. God in Pink is his first novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arsenal Pulp Press (November 17, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1551526069
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1551526065
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.4 x 7.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Iraqi-Canadian author Hasan Namir graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BA in English and received the Ying Chen Creative Writing Student Award. His work has also been featured on Huffington Post, Shaw TV, Airbnb, Breakfast Television Toronto, CTV Morning Live Saskatoon. He was recently named a writer to watch by CBC books. He is also the author of poetry book War/Torn (2019, Book*Hug Press), children's book The Name I Call Myself (2020, Arsenal Pulp Press), Umbilical Cord (Book*Hug Press) and Banana Dream (2023, Neal Porter Books). He lives on the unceded territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen First Nations. with his family.

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Stephen T. Thomson
5.0 out of 5 stars to always expect life has a happy ending. This book is gritty and real
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016
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This is a really incredible read. I actually sat down and read it from beginning to end. I was so impressed by this book I hardly slept the night after reading it. found myself walking around thinking about the content for a few days after. Such an American am I....to always expect life has a happy ending. This book is gritty and real. And so well and heartfully written. BUY THIS BOOK.
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Amy Cissell
4.0 out of 5 stars Gut-wrenching & thought-provoking
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
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This isn't the first book I've read where the main characters are gay. Nor is it the first book I've read where the main characters are religious and struggling with their faith or pleasing their families. However, this is the first book I've read where the main character was gay and struggling with faith (he's Muslim living in Iran) and family.

I thought the pacing of the book was problematic. There wasn't enough time to get to know anyone but Ramy (and Ammar, the sheik). Even their families seemed a bit two-dimensional.

However, even with the pacing issues, the story in all its simplicity was devastatingly poignant at times. Although I no longer identify with any religious beliefs, I was raised Christian and strongly identified as such when I was younger (much, much younger). I am fortunate that I was never forced to choose between who I was and who I should be according to my faith. It was enough of a struggle to reconcile my beliefs with the teaching of the church - there was really nothing that went counter to who I was.

ANYWAY - this isn't about me. At all. With the political climate in America being what it is, I sometimes fear that we will regress to an era where people have to hide who they are (if they can) to survive.

I wish I could say that it's difficult to imagine living in a world where someone would rather commit suicide than be gay; where they would need to choose between family and self; or cannot exist within the bounds of their chosen religion. It's not. For everyone I know who had family embrace them regardless of their sexual identity and orientation, I know others who feel that they must hide who they are and who they love if they also want to maintain familial relationships (never mind fitting in at church).

The message of the book struck me more than just a heart-wrenching tale set in Iran - i.e. a far away land with none of our sacred 'murices rights - but a warning that without diligence, we are on our way back to living in a country where the government and its most vocal supporters argue for small government as well as regulating who we can love and who we can be.
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H. Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars A very likeable narrator and a powerful novella while you're reading it, but then awfully thin a day later
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017
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In November 2017, we had a HUGE group at The LGBT Center in NYC discuss "God in Pink" by Hasan Namir.

Almost everybody said that they liked the short novel while they were reading it. After you have a day to think about it, however, it seems awfully thin, especially for a Lambda Literary award. Despite the horrors (three dead boyfriends - one killed in public on page 17 - but not a lot of reaction from the narrator), it seems like a fairly light read, more of a novella than a novel. It's definitely a personal view of gay-Muslim life in Baghdad, Iraq, perhaps with too many unfleshed-out characters.

It seems that everybody comes to a tragic end in "God in Pink," including Ramy, the major narrator. A few of the readers had a crush on Ramy, which explains why it was a fascinating read. The two other main characters are not so sympathetic. Ramy's brother Mohammad does nothing but pressure Ramy to get married. The Sheikh leads a surprisingly vivid fantasy life but seems to descend into madness and the rather unbelievable ending flies off the rails at some point.

There are a number of other recent works for comparison to this novel: "Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes" by Tony Kushner covers some similar religious and angelic ground but on stage. "The Satanic Verses" by Salmon Rushdie and "The Angel of History" by Rabih Alameddine --another Lambda Lit award winner-- both include similar heavenly fantasies and intervention, as well as good vs. evil debates. "Guapa" by Saleem Haddad also takes place in a homophobic Middle Eastern country (this one unnamed, probably Beruit?) with tighter action but similar themes (including an appearance by Gabriel). What is it about angels, and especially Gabriel, in recent Muslim writing? And the recent movie "The Big Sick" with Kumail Nanjiani also depicts the Muslim marriage-themed practice of choosing a wife via pictures and dinner.

The point of the novel seems to be to point out how difficult life is for everyone in Iraq, with both gays and women being forced to lead diminished lives. But we wanted more: perhaps a prequel, describing Ramy's parents and the hinted-at abuse that Mohammad underwent, and a sequel, describing the Ramy's relationships with the bedroom-ridden sheikh and his own wife. A few descriptions helping to fill out the cultural differences (such as shaving, schooling, and attendance at religious services) would also be helpful to fill out the book to make for a richer experience.

Definitely a mixed review, probably slightly more negative than positive.

NOTE: The printed version of the novel uses two very similar fonts to distinguish between narrative voices. (I missed the difference between the two fonts the first couple of times they were used. Overall, the printed book is sort of poorly designed with some odd page and paragraph breaks.) But these font differences disappear in the ebook version of the novel. Consider yourself warned. You can read it but it may be tough going or mysterious at times.
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Ian J McIntosh
5.0 out of 5 stars A clear and beautiful window into a world I simply didn't know existed.
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2017
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I absolutely loved this book. If you're looking for an exploration into a world and experience you might not be familiar with, this is so wonderful and intense and sad and tremendous.
The characters and experiences are so engaging and unlike anything I've ever read that I couldn't put it down.
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Brian the Writer
5.0 out of 5 stars An important and significant book.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016
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'God in Pink' is filled with many quiet moments, but they speak volumes. There is depth to the writing that is clean and true and pure. Namir's voice is one that must be heard. His career as a writer is off to a great start.
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Beatrice
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2018
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Definitely a book that hurts to read but at the same time that you can’t put it down.
Read in one day and by the end of it I was speechless.
I am not Muslim or from the Middle East and I think that’s why this book is so unique and important. The writer is very talented into bringing such a difficult topic and closed society to people from different countries and cultures and making them feel like they were born there.
Will definitely buy couple more copies to gift some friends.
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djalo
5.0 out of 5 stars This book will radically change how you see being Muslim and Queer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2016
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This book is awesome! A much needed story that reaches far beyond the homogenous images of being both Muslim and queer, it sheds light on how spirituality not only disrupts but enriches queerness.
A must read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book will radically change how you see being Muslim and Queer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2016
This book is awesome! A much needed story that reaches far beyond the homogenous images of being both Muslim and queer, it sheds light on how spirituality not only disrupts but enriches queerness.
A must read!
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Trenton MacDuff
5.0 out of 5 stars A sad, but exciting read. Could not put it down.
Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2018
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What a quick and exciting read. I could barely put it down. It is not a "happy" book, but an important one. Often our LGBTA+ novels tell stories of North American/European people who live and experience very different forms of oppression/privilege. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for LGBTA+ literature.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2018
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Brilliant story.

As it’s translated into English the language is very basic.
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Mr. Leslie C. Acklam
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read. I'll certainly recommend it to local book ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2018
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An excellent read.
I'll certainly recommend it to local book reading group.
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