Douglas Kessel for Spectator 'Guban' burns away misconceptions of Somali culture in Ph.D candidate’s new novel By Shayna Orens Book by Columbia Ph.D candidate and teaching fellow should be read not just for its stunning imagery and language, but also for what it says about the human condition. Read more about 'Guban' burns away misconceptions of Somali culture in Ph.D candidate’s new novel Add new comment