Aris Fioretos receives top literary review for new novel ‘Yellow’

Aris Fioretos’s new novel, ‘Yellow’, has received a top rating from critic Aase Berg. The book is described as an intelligent and vital narrative concerning global contemporary politics.

The story follows a young girl named Yellow, who is born in Afghanistan and later flees as oppression intensifies. Alongside her sister Zarah, she endures a perilous journey through various countries, including a period working at a scrap yard in Pakistan. The narrative depicts the harsh realities of the refugee experience, including violence, hunger, and forced labor, while highlighting the protagonist's pragmatic and resourceful nature.