Badar
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Badar is a character in Abdulrazak Gurnah's novel 'Theft,' serving as a younger boy brought into the household of Karim, where he faces the challenges of being an orphan in a complex familial arrangement.
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Badar is a friend of Karim who faces neglect and emotional abuse.
‘Theft’ by Abdulrazak Gurnah: Above all, look after yourselfThe Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·
Tanzania· 2025-06-10
Tanzania· 2025-06-10
Badar is an orphaned boy who is treated like a servant in his household.
Recension: Abdulrazak Gurnah om gamla mönster i ”Stöld”Dagens Nyheter·
Sweden· 2025-06-09
Sweden· 2025-06-09
Badar is a less fortunate character in the novel who faces many challenges after losing his parents.
Life’s many textures – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-03-28
Ireland· 2025-03-28Badar is an orphan seemingly taken into servitude in Karim’s well-off household.
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review – a masterclass in quicksilver storytelling | FictionThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-03-18
United Kingdom· 2025-03-18