Review
"A book about the dialectic of the manipulated and the manipulator, Fascination of Evil is a surprising reflection on the power of words. With this novel Zeller confirms his place among the best authors of his generation." Nicolas d'Estienne d'Orve, Le Spectacle du Monde "The book is cunning, in a diabolical sense, the construction is perfect...it makes you believe in the future of writing..." Patrick Poivre d'Arvor Marie France "A courageous novel, sensual, and subtle, that reflects on the drifting morals of our societies..." Maxime Romain La Marseillaise"
Product Description
When the narrator receives an invitation to visit Egypt as the guest of the French Embassy in Cairo, he anticipates a boring week of literary discussions and official dinners. He certainly does not foresee the extraordinary events that will ultimately lead to murder. From the start, his fellow author--Martin Millet--seems determined to stir up the tensions that underlie the politeness of Egyptian society. He offends Islamic sensibilities with his views on art and the novel, and worse: his entire stay degenerates into an obsessive search for an Egyptian woman willing to have sex with him. The atmosphere is one of mutual mistrust, bordering on open dislike, not just between East and West, but also between the two authors.
