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Jamil Jan Kochai Reads “On the Night of the Khatam”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Exploration of Disconnection and Loneliness in Relationships

Two individuals recount a novel to their wives during a car ride, only to face disinterest and solitude, leading to feelings of isolation and longing as the night progresses.

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