Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
151
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1973
Publisher
Peter Owen Limited
Description
English, Arabic (translation)
Genres
Biography
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Choukri's recounting is dark and brutal. I found his portrayal of poverty and violence heartbreaking, but I also found it hard to put the book down. I do wish that it went for a bit more, to see how his life changes.
August 6th 2026