
Description
Product Details
Publisher | Harper Perennial |
Publish Date | September 29, 2009 |
Pages | 352 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9780061452581 |
Dimensions | 8.0 X 5.3 X 0.9 inches | 10.4 pounds |
About the Author
Alaa Al Aswany is the internationally bestselling author of The Yacoubian Building and Chicago. A journalist who writes a controversial opposition column, Al Aswany makes his living as a dentist in Cairo.
Reviews
“Egyptian author Al Aswany weaves a vivid tapestry of clashing cultures in post 9/11 Chicago. . . . The characters are beautifully realized [and] each of the story lines is individually compelling.” — Publishers Weekly
“...Al Aswany’s knack for making the personal political.” — New York magazine
“While the book explores political points, it’s ultimately a pluralist drama, complete with cliffhangers.” — Washington Post Express
“Aswany sensitively probes the nature of courage and patriotism. . . . [T]he story moves in surprising directions, and the ambiguity of life is well reflected in an unabashedly untidy conclusion. — The New Yorker
“Al Aswany writes about his Egyptian characters with charm, gentle humor, and genuine conviction.” — New York Times Book Review
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