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“Captivating and controversial .. . .an amazing glimpse of modern Egyptian society and culture.” (New York Review of Books )
“...tremendously likable.... This vision of life connects high with low, rich with poor, through shared vices and needs.” (San Francisco Chronicle )
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This controversial bestselling novel in the Arab world reveals the political corruption, sexual repression, religious extremism, and modern hopes of Egypt today.
All manner of flawed and fragile humanity reside in the Yacoubian Building, a once-elegant temple of Art Deco splendor now slowly decaying in the smog and bustle of downtown Cairo: a fading aristocrat and self-proclaimed "scientist of women"; a sultry, voluptuous siren; a devout young student, feeling the irresistible pull toward fundamentalism; a newspaper editor helplessly in love with a policeman; a corrupt and corpulent politician, twisting the Koran to justify his desires.
These disparate lives careen toward an explosive conclusion in Alaa Al Aswany's remarkable international bestseller. Teeming with frank sexuality and heartfelt compassion, this book is an important window on to the experience of loss and love in the Arab world.
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The Yacoubian Building,
This review is from: The Yacoubian Building: A Novel (Paperback)
This is an amazing book. I did have to refer to the glossary and character pages a few times but it was well worth it. It is the best book I have read in years and a very good introduction into modern Egypt. I was engrossed with all the characters and wished that it was the first of a series.
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The Yacoubian Building,
By Avid Reader "Avid reader" (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Yacoubian Building: A Novel (Paperback)
An eye opener regarding the hypocrisy that Egyptians deal with and partake on a daily basis. The characters and the parallel story lines made it difficult to put the book down.I congratulate the author for writing a book that may in turn put his life in danger-- but is so necessary for Egyptinas and non-Egyptians alike to read.
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GREAT BOOK,
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This review is from: The Yacoubian Building (Hardcover)
I read the Arabic version and am about to read the english one, but this is the best book i've read in so long..Definately worth the time and worth readong over and over..funny, witty and plain great! great author and great book a must have for every Egyptian/Egypt lover
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