About the book
From a young age, Tofik Dibi feels \"it\"—a spirit, or djinn, that follows him everywhere. Where \"it\" goes, \"they\" go—his classmates, his colleagues, all the people who fear and hate \"it,\" his homosexuality.
The son of Moroccan immigrants, Dibi was elected to the Dutch Parliament in 2006 at just twenty-six years old. During his six years in office, he fought for the equal rights of Dutch Muslims against a political elite that cast them as misogynists, homophobes, and, after 9/11, terrorists. But Dibi himself never came out publicly as queer—until he wrote Djinn. A bestseller upon its publication in Dutch in 2015, it tells the poignant, at times heartbreaking, story of Dibi's coming-of-age as a gay Muslim man with humor and grace. From his Amsterdam childhood to his experiences in New York City clubs and internet chatrooms to his unlikely political ascent, Djinn explores contemporary issues of race, religion, sexuality, and human rights in and beyond Europe. Yet it also promises readers who may not see themselves reflected in popular culture—like Dibi as a young man—an all-too-rare sense of visibility and recognition.
Editions of Djinn
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438481302
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438481319
Read an Excerpt
From a young age, Tofik Dibi feels \"it\"—a spirit, or djinn, that follows him everywhere. Where \"it\" goes, \"they\" go—his classmates, his colleagues, all the people who fear and hate \"it,\" his homosexuality.
The son of Moroccan immigrants, Dibi was elected to the Dutch Parliament in 2006 at just twenty-six years old. During his six years in office, he fought for the equal rights of Dutch Muslims against a political elite that cast them as misogynists, homophobes, and, after 9/11, terrorists. But Dibi himself never came out publicly as queer—until he wrote Djinn. A bestseller upon its publication in Dutch in 2015, it tells the poignant, at times heartbreaking, story of Dibi's coming-of-age as a gay Muslim man with humor and grace. From his Amsterdam childhood to his experiences in New York City clubs and internet chatrooms to his unlikely political ascent, Djinn explores contemporary issues of race, religion, sexuality, and human rights in and beyond Europe. Yet it also promises readers who may not see themselves reflected in popular culture—like Dibi as a young man—an all-too-rare sense of visibility and recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Djinn about?
From a young age, Tofik Dibi feels \"it\"—a spirit, or djinn, that follows him everywhere. Where \"it\" goes, \"they\" go—his classmates, his colleagues, all the people who fear and hate \"it,\" his homosexuality.
The son of Moroccan immigrants, Dibi was elected to the Dutch Parliament in 2006 at just twenty-six years old. During his six years in office, he fought for the equal rights of Dutch Muslims against a political elite that cast them as misogynists, homophobes, and, after 9/11, terrorists. But Dibi himself never came out publicly as queer—until he wrote Djinn. A bestseller upon its publication in Dutch in 2015, it tells the poignant, at times heartbreaking, story of Dibi's coming-of-age as a gay Muslim man with humor and grace. From his Amsterdam childhood to his experiences in New York City clubs and internet chatrooms to his unlikely political ascent, Djinn explores contemporary issues of race, religion, sexuality, and human rights in and beyond Europe. Yet it also promises readers who may not see themselves reflected in popular culture—like Dibi as a young man—an all-too-rare sense of visibility and recognition.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Djinn?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Djinn?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438481302
How long is Djinn and how many pages does it have?
Djinn has 143 page(s)
Is Djinn part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Queer Politics and Cultures
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Djinn?
Tofik Dibi
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Djinn is available as paperback(ISBN 9781438481302) and pdf(ISBN 9781438481319)
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