Khadra, Yasmina
What the Day Owes the Night
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099540458
- author:
- Khadra, Yasmina
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 2.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Yunes' life changes forever when his parents give him to live with his wealthy uncle. He is renamed Jonas and grows up in a vibrant Algerian town, forging strong bonds with a group of boys. Among them is Emilie, a captivating girl who sparks an epic love story. As Jonas navigates two worlds - Algerian and European, past and present - he must make difficult choices between his loyalty to one world and the other. His heart is torn between love and duty, and ultimately, he must decide if fate will dictate his path or if he can take control of his own destiny. This poignant novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human relationships, set against the rich backdrop of colonial Algeria.