Osama Al-Muslim says ‘Khof’ novel met Saudi fantasy fans’ demand
Saudi author Osama Al-Muslim says his novel ‘Khof’ has fueled a growing appetite for fantasy literature among readers in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
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AISaudi novelist Osama Al-Muslim said his novel ‘Khof’ has succeeded in satisfying readers’ thirst for fantasy, noting that the positive response to the book encouraged him to continue publishing new works in the genre.
Speaking to Al Arabiya FM, Al-Muslim added that readers’ engagement with ‘Khof’ motivated him to keep writing and release one work after another, explaining that his readership has seen steady growth in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, and several other Arab countries.
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He pointed out that the popularity of his works has inspired other writers to produce similar stories, with some of these new efforts achieving success and being well received by readers.
Al-Muslim expressed his happiness at this trend, explaining that his experience has encouraged many young people—who were previously hesitant to write fantasy due to concerns about demand—to explore the genre.
He stressed that the growing interest in fantasy literature has encouraged more writers to try their hand at the genre, helping to expand its presence in the Arab cultural scene.