Tariq Ali Standalone Novels books in order

Tariq Ali's standalone novels Redemption and Fear of Mirrors are literary fiction works exploring political disillusionment and ideological crisis in the late twentieth century.
Series · Literary Fiction · Political Fiction · Satire

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Redemption 1990 Tariq Ali Buy
2 Fear of Mirrors 1998 Tariq Ali Buy

Tariq Ali’s two standalone novels apply his political knowledge to fiction outside the historical framework of the Islam Quintet. Redemption (1990) satirizes the international left in the wake of the Berlin Wall’s fall, drawing on Ali’s firsthand experience in radical political movements. Fear of Mirrors (1998) deals with the personal and political fallout of German reunification.

Both books are informed by Ali’s decades of political engagement, translating ideological debates and organizational dynamics into narrative fiction with a satirical edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tariq Ali Standalone Novels series?

There are two books in the Tariq Ali Standalone Novels series, published between 1990 and 1998.

What is the first book in the Tariq Ali Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Tariq Ali Standalone Novels series is Redemption, published in 1990.

What are Tariq Ali's standalone novels about?

Redemption (1990) is a satirical novel about the crisis of the international left after the fall of the Berlin Wall, while Fear of Mirrors (1998) explores identity and political betrayal in post-reunification Germany. Both draw on Ali’s deep involvement in left-wing politics.

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