The Sirens of Baghdad
A strikingly powerful novel by the IMPAC shortlisted author of THE SWALLOWS OF KABUL and THE ATTACK. Forced to leave the University of Baghdad when the Americans invade Iraq, a young man returns to his home village where he witnesses unspeakable acts of violence committed by American soldiers. Consumed by a desire for revenge, he returns to the city and 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 looms, he struggles to reconcile himself to his mission.
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-0-09-951323-0
- EAN: 9780099513230
- Produktnummer: 3654030
- Verlag: Vintage Publishing
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
- Seitenangabe: 320 S.
- Masse: H19.8 cm x B13.0 cm x D2.1 cm 232 g
- Gewicht: 232
- Sonstiges: General (US: Trade)
Über den Autor
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.
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