Fundamentally

Nussaibah Younis’s debut novel is a sharp, irreverent critique of academia, radical politics and personal faith. Set between London and the Middle East, the narrative grapples with ideology, love, and self‑deconstruction. The protagonist questions her beliefs and identity while navigating intellectual ambition and emotional rupture. Younis combines satirical wit with psychological insight, exploring the limits of solidarity and individual agency. Critics praised its tension between political urgency and personal unease. A stylish and subversive portrait of belief, desire and reform in a borderless world.