About the Book: Ours Are the Streets by Sunjeev Sahota is a poignant exploration of political radicalization, following Imtiaz Raina, a British-born Muslim from Sheffield. After his father’s death, Imtiaz travels to Pakistan for the first time to bury him on the family land near Lahore. There, he becomes entangled with radical elements in Kashmir and Afghanistan, leading him to plan a suicide bombing in Sheffield. Narrated through letters to his wife and daughter, the novel delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of cultural integration. Sahota’s narrative offers a humanizing perspective on a young man caught between worlds and ideologies.