The Sirens of Baghdad
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Description
Forced to leave the University of Baghdad when the Americans invade Iraq, a young man returns home to his small desert village, where he witnesses three unspeakable acts of violence committed by American soldiers. Consumed by a desire for revenge, the youth returns to the city where is he is taken in by a radical group. Before long, he finds himself part of a terrorist operation which will take him to London. But as the time to board the plane draws near, he struggles to reconcile himself to his mission.
Additional information
Weight | 0.223 kg |
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Dimensions | 1.9 × 12.9 × 19.8 cm |
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Format | Paperback |
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Pages | 320 |
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Year Published | 2008-6-5 |
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Publication City/Country | London, United Kingdom |
ISBN 10 | 0099513234 |
About The Author | Yasmina Khadra is the nom de plume of the Algerian army officer, Mohammed Moulessehoul, who took a female pseudonym to avoid submitting his manuscripts for approval by the army. He is the author of four other books published in English, including the acclaimed bestseller Swallows of Kabul. He lives in France. |
Expertly evokes an urban atmosphere of paranoia and random destruction |
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Other text | Remarkable…horrifying and genuinely illuminating…essential reading for anyone who wants to understand Iraq, but also an incredibly powerful piece of fiction |
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