Elias Khoury

Yalo

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ISBN 13:
9781906694814
author:
Elias Khoury
format:
Paperback
publisher:
MacLehose Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
13.2 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£11.96

Description

Yalo's story is one of violence and redemption, a complex web of memories and confessions. Born into war-torn Lebanon, he becomes embroiled in conflict, then flees to Paris, only to return to his past. His narrative unfolds as a series of recollections, extracted under torture, revealing the full extent of his crimes and the traumas that have shaped him. Through Yalo's story, Elias Khoury explores the legacy of the Middle East's sectarian wars, weaving together themes of guilt, sorrow, and the human condition. This novel is a powerful exploration of the consequences of violence and the search for redemption in a world torn apart by conflict. The result is an extraordinary literary achievement, one that challenges readers to confront the complexities of war, identity, and humanity.

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