
The Critical Case of a Man Called K
Humphrey Davies
(Translator)Description
A sensitive and at times darkly humorous story of a young man's experience of illness, his contemplation of death, and his determination to maintain his independence through it all
After reading Kafka, K decides to write his own diary, but he is constantly frustrated by his lack of experiences: he is worn down by the drudgery of his corporate job for a faceless corporation and by his incessant family obligations.
When he receives the news that he has leukemia, he finds himself torn between a sense of devastation and a revelation that he has finally found a way out of his writing predicament. Through Mohammed's measured but forceful writing, this compelling debut has a universality that reaches across time, place, and culture.
Product Details
Publisher | Hoopoe |
Publish Date | April 13, 2021 |
Pages | 266 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781649030757 |
Dimensions | 8.0 X 5.2 X 0.9 inches | 0.6 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
"Aziz Mohammad, a talented Saudi writer, skilfully weaves this introspective narrative, earning his debut novel a spot on the shortlist for the prestigious International Prize for Arabic Fiction." --Harper's Bazaar (Arabia)
"Compelling . . . well-timed, humorous observations . . . [the narrator's] story progresses toward deeper understanding of the human condition."--Foreword Review
"Darkly humorous. . . [explores] the tension and love between children and parents, and the fragility of the system when love and tradition don't always move parallel to one another."--Manal Shakir, Arab News
"In his first novel, the author managed to create a unique balance between his observations of the community and himself; between sweetness and pain; sadness and irony; the depth of experience and the flow of the narrative. This is a novel that touches the soul."--Muhammad Abdelnabi, ArabLit
"This engaging novel is written in a diary format, with the protagonist recording his daily battles with life in a sarcastic voice. The narrative flows smoothly . . . his story [is] interesting and touching."--Ruba Obaid, Arab News
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