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kevinclouther's review
5.0
A remarkable and important story. English-language readers are fortunate to have Nezami's elegant translation and thoughtful introduction.
janewa's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Medical content
katjabille's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
carlyque's review
4.0
Beautiful novella about man who self immolated in response to corruption and exploitation by Tunisian police and petty officials. Supposedly the start of the Arab Spring, specifically Tunisia's toppling of their king. After having read Ben Jelloun's other novel, have to wonder at the spiteful woman police--seems to add additional degradation for the author.
lichenbitten's review
5.0
You can read my review here:
https://burninghousepress.com/2016/08/02/in-by-fire-tahar-ben-jelloun-tells-the-story-of-the-man-who-sparked-the-arab-spring/
https://burninghousepress.com/2016/08/02/in-by-fire-tahar-ben-jelloun-tells-the-story-of-the-man-who-sparked-the-arab-spring/
srsneve's review
4.0
Fascinating. A collection of translated works, fiction and nonfiction, about the Arab Spring, focusing on its origins in Tunisia. I particularly liked the novella about the street vendor whose suicide set off the protests. It moves toward the climax with a ruthless efficiency and you're likely to read that part in a single sitting because it's hard to stop.
manika's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
Mohamed Bouazizi s'immole par le feu parce qu'il n'avait pas d'autre arme. court récit qui relate ses derniers jours avant l'acte. récit percutant sur condition de pauvre, le désespoir et ou est-ce que cela peut conduire.
Mohamed Bouazizi s'immole par le feu parce qu'il n'avait pas d'autre arme. court récit qui relate ses derniers jours avant l'acte. récit percutant sur condition de pauvre, le désespoir et ou est-ce que cela peut conduire.
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