Verlag:
The American University in Cairo Press, London
Saudi writer Fahd al-Atiq explores modern Riyadh through the character of Khaled, whose dysfunctional life, humdrum but rich in memories and introspection, bridges the gap between the old impoverished world of Najd and the consumerism of the years...
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Saudi writer Fahd al-Atiq explores modern Riyadh through the character of Khaled, whose dysfunctional life, humdrum but rich in memories and introspection, bridges the gap between the old impoverished world of Najd and the consumerism of the years after the various oil booms, symbolized in this novel by the family's move from the lively back streets of the old city to an isolated dream villa in the new suburbs. Intro -- Halftitle Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Body and Soul -- The Silence of Things -- Life on Hold -- A Hazy Waking State -- Another Life -- The Taste of Sugar -- Another Place -- A Soul Departs -- A Mysterious Image -- The Sound of Silence.
