The Attack by Yasmina Khadra (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Attack by Yasmina Khadra, John Cullen could she have caused the devestation?From the graphic, shocking description of the bombing that opens the novel to its searing conclusion, The Attack portrays the reality of terrorism and its costs. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A strikingly powerful novel exploring the motivations of a suicide bomber in Israel, told through the eyes of her husband.Now an award-winning film, winner of the Frankfurt Book Fair prize for best literary film adaptation.Tel Aviv. A suicide bomber has killed 19 in a packed city centre restaurant. Dr Amin Jaafie, an Israeli Arab, is a surgeon at a nearby hospital. Respected and admired by his colleagues, the doctor represents integration at its most successful. But this night of turmoil and death takes a horrifyingly personal turn as his beloved wifes body is found among the dead... could she have caused the devestation?From the graphic, shocking description of the bombing that opens the novel to its searing conclusion, The Attack portrays the reality of terrorism and its costs. Intense and humane, thoughtful, sensitive and heartfelt, it displays a profound understanding of that which can seem incomprehensible. Notes A strikingly powerful novel exploring the motivations of a suicide bomber in Israel, told through the eyes of her husband, from the acclaimed author of The Swallows Of Kabul. Author Biography 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. Review A powerful and thought-provoking novel * Guardian *A moving, often troubling exploration of faith, self-belief and identity... The writing has a rare courage. This is a novel from a skilled storyteller working at the height of his powers * Times Literary Supplement *Khadra has an easy-going style, and tailors his discussions of the Arab-Israeli conflict to the form of a thriller. The fuse lit at the beginning of the novel crackles through the story to its clever destination -- James Francken * Daily Telegraph *Khadra is a passionately moral writer, but he rarely sits in judgement... A magnificent novel, believable and moving * Literary Review *The characters are not mere mouthpieces - above all else, this is a novel about a man who feels himself betrayed. Amin Jaafies very human drama is the heart of this thoughtful and affecting work -- Kamila Shamsie * New Statesman * Promotional A strikingly powerful novel exploring the motivations of a suicide bomber in Israel, told through the eyes of her husband.By the acclaimed author of THE SWALLOWS OF KABUL (A writer who can understand man wherever he is - New York Times) Prizes Short-listed for International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award 2008 Review Text A powerful and thought-provoking novel Review Quote A powerful and thought-provoking novel Promotional "Headline" A strikingly powerful novel exploring the motivations of a suicide bomber in Israel, told through the eyes of her husband.By the acclaimed author of THE SWALLOWS OF KABUL (A writer who can understand man wherever he is - New York Times) Details ISBN0099499274 Author John Cullen Pages 272 Year 2007 ISBN-10 0099499274 ISBN-13 9780099499275 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 843.92 Media Book Short Title ATTACK Residence Algiers, US Birth 1956 Series Vintage Books Translator John Cullen Publisher Vintage Publishing Publication Date 2007-06-07 UK Release Date 2007-06-07 AU Release Date 2007-06-07 NZ Release Date 2007-06-07 Translated from French Language English Edited by Ana Sofia Ribeiro Affiliation University of Memphis Position Novelist Qualifications PhD Audience General Alternative 9781409040330 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14732076;

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