The winner of the 2024 Goncourt Prize. Kamel Daoud's third novel confronts the Algerian Civil War. The protagonist, Aube, a survivor of the 1999 Had Chekala massacre, speaks to her unborn daughter, Houris, contemplating life in a land scarred by history. The Algerian government banned the book, sparking global debate on courage, memory, and literary ethics. Korean edition translated by Jae Hwa Ryu.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $20. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.