The Emirati Story as told by Adil Alzarooni
The Red Island: The Gatekeeper is a Middle Eastern literary romantasy in English, authored by Emirati entrepreneur and educator Adil Alzarooni
The Red Islanders: In Their Own Words
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Hanouf
This book is a capsule of Emirati culture, beautifully framing a timeless love story within its unique setting.👏🏻🫶🏻🌷
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A Reader from SIBF
It's very smooth, making you eager to move to the following chapter ... amazing.
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Balouchi Al Anoud
"Our island ❤️. One of the best things I’ve read lately."
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Suad Sawalhi
'The Red Island' by Dr. Adil Al Zarooni is a captivating and thought-provoking read! Dr. Al Zarooni's storytelling is both engaging and insightful, with richly developed characters and a storyline that resonates deeply. This book truly transports you to another world while reflecting on themes that hit close to home. Highly recommend it!"
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Eyah
This book is a captivating tribute to Emirati culture, skillfully weaving a timeless love story into the fabric of its unique setting. Through evocative storytelling, it transports readers into a mesmerising world filled with heritage and tradition.This is more than a story it’s an experience that lingers long after the last page is turned.
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Yazia Al-Shamsi
We are proud of you, doctor, for this achievement. A book to be proud of, showing our country in the best light❤️.
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Genres
Literary Fiction, Middle Eastern Fiction, Fantasy, Romance and Suspense
Synopsis
Some gates were never meant to be opened.
In the forgotten ruins of Al Jazirah Al Hamra, a young Emirati man must confront his deepest fears and the magic that binds his fate.
As he seeks to rescue a friend and reunite with his lost love, whispers of jinns and dark magic challenge his very identity. Will he find the strength to face his demons, or will he be consumed by the darkness lurking within?
Themes
Love, Loss, Cultural Identity and Belonging