The Yacoubian Building
by Alaa Al Aswany, علاء الأسواني
The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswany, علاء الأسواني holds a well received rating of 3.65 out of 5, based on 7.3K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 256 pages.
About The Yacoubian Building
This controversial bestselling novel in the Arab world reveals the political corruption, sexual repression, religious extremism, and modern hopes of Egypt today.All manner of flawed and fragile humanity reside in the Yacoubian Building, a once-elegant temple of Art Deco splendor now slowly decaying in the smog and bustle of downtown Cairo: a fading aristocrat and self-proclaimed "scientist of women"; a sultry, voluptuous siren; a devout young student, feeling the irresistible pull toward fundamentalism; a newspaper editor helplessly in love with a policeman; a corrupt and corpulent politician, twisting the Koran to justify his desires.These disparate lives careen toward an explosive conclusion in Alaa Al Aswany's remarkable international bestseller. Teeming with frank sexuality and heartfelt compassion, this book is an important window on to the experience of loss and love in the Arab world.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alaa Al Aswany, علاء الأسواني |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.65 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 7,308 |
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What genre is The Yacoubian Building?
The Yacoubian Building is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Yacoubian Building worth reading?
Based on 7.3K reader ratings, The Yacoubian Building has an average score of 3.65 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Yacoubian Building?
The Yacoubian Building has 256 pages.
Who wrote The Yacoubian Building?
The Yacoubian Building was written by Alaa Al Aswany, علاء الأسواني. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for The Yacoubian Building?
The ISBN-13 for The Yacoubian Building is 9780060878140.0.
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