Forced to leave the University of Baghdad when the Americans invade Iraq, a young man returns home to his small desert village, where he witnesses three unspeakable acts of violence committed by American soldiers. Consumed by a desire for revenge, the youth returns to the city where is he is taken in by a radical group. Before long, he finds himself part of a terrorist operation which will take him to London. But as the time to board the plane draws near, he struggles to reconcile himself to his mission.
| ISBN: | 9780099513230 |
| Publication date: | 5th June 2008 |
| Author: | Yasmina Khadra |
| Publisher: | Vintage an imprint of Random House |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 307 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Narrative theme: Interior life Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Narrative theme: Politics |