AlKoni, Ibrahim , Hutchins, William M.
The Puppet
- ISBN 13:
- 9780292723351
- author:
- AlKoni, Ibrahim , Hutchins, William M.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Texas Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 129
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Puppet is a gripping tale of greed and corruption set in a Saharan oasis community. Aghulli, chosen leader of the oasis, longs for the traditional nomadic pastoralist life but discovers that his supporters are hoarding gold, fueling his devastation. This expertly crafted novel explores themes of transformation, love, and betrayal, as well as the destructive power of greed. The author's portrayal of a good man caught in a corrupt society is both thought-provoking and unflinching. At its core, The Puppet is a story about the consequences of gold lust and an ancient love affair, set against the backdrop of a community torn apart by corruption and betrayal.
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