A review by essjay1
A Bookshop in Algiers by Kaouther Adimi

4.0

This short work of historical fiction is like a time capsule, with the diary entries from Edmond Charlot holding the most appeal for me. Perhaps the modern day storyline that runs alongside these diary entries was a bit lost in translation? Seems a bit superfluous. Except to give some narrative structure I guess. A great place to start if you are interested in the 20th century history of Algeria and the literature that emerged from that place. The repression and police brutality described are real events and should not be forgotten.