Gravel Heart is a 2017 novel by Abdulrazak Gurnah.

[1][2] The story is set in the late 20th century and follows Salim, who moves from Zanzibar to the United Kingdom, as he reflects on his parents' separation.

[4] The book received positive reviews from critics.

Suzi Feay, writing for the Financial Times, described it as "elegantly written and unsparingly sad", and applauded its examination of British colonialism.

[1] In a review for The Times Literary Supplement, Tadzio Koelb praised the novel's final section and Gurnah's storytelling.