Kafka in Tangier
Explore a contemporary Moroccan narrative inspired by Kafka's Metamorphosis
Embark on a mesmerizing journey with Jawad Al-Idrisi, a teacher whose life is turned upside down after an unexpected transformation. Dive into a thrilling world of hidden truths, societal pressures and the fight for freedom. With engaging storytelling, Mohammed Said Hjiouij delivers a compelling tale of existential despair, power, and the corrosive effects of patriarchy. Blow your mind and broaden your horizons on a journey of reality, surrealism and stunning revelations.
Editorial reviews
Beautifully written
Kafka in Tangier is beautifully written and laced with humor and plot twists. It should appeal to Kafka fans and to readers who love exotic settings and contemporary views of Arab culture.
Engaging narrative
Hjiouij makes good use of this Kafkaesque technique in revealing the alienation and disconnection of people. Life is a meaningless circle where seeking answers is like having a hamster running in a wheel.
Powerful thoughts
This storyteller's voice shines in narrative choices that serve as segues between the writer's art and the plot and characters it addresses, including the choices of names which come steeped in irony.
Kafka
in Tangier
In Translations
The Spanish & Greek editions are coming next year.
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Mohammed Said Hjiouij
A Moroccan novelist. He was born on April 1, 1982. He is the acclaimed author of “By Night in Tangier,” which won the first Ismail Fahd Ismail Prize in 2019. His second novel, “The Riddle of Edmond Amran El Maleh,” has been shortlisted for “The Ghassan Kanafani Prize for Arabic Fiction (2022).” The Hebrew translation of the book was published in August 2023. Additionally, his debut novel “Kafka in Tangier” will be published in Spanish and Greek next year.
Readers Verdict
Unforgettable
Very clever, the one who will get out of there, unscathed! Read it!
Stunning
The narrator of the book (and therefore also the author!) was a fantastic storyteller.
Engaging
Kafka with a modern twist, this is a wonderful read and I very much enjoyed it.
Fascinating
Superb writing style by Mr. Hjiouij. It is both amusing and profound!
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