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Beer In The Snooker Club

Beer In The Snooker Club

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Set amidst the turbulence of 1950s Cairo, Beer in the Snooker Club is the story of Ram Bey, an over-educated, under-ambitious young Egyptian struggling to find out where he fits in. Ram’s favorite haunt is the fashionable Cairo Snooker Club, whose members strive to emulate English gentility; but his best friends are young intellectuals who devour the works of Sartre and engage in dangerous revolutionary activities to support Egyptian independence. By turns biting and comic, Beer in the Snooker Club — the first and only book by Waguih Ghali — became a cult classic when it was first published and remains a timeless portrait of a loveable rogue coming of age in turbulent times.

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ISBN13: 9780804170741
ISBN10: 0804170746
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Paperback

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    Witty coming-of-age amidst 1950s Cairo upheaval.

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    If you enjoy stories set in vibrant historical contexts, Beer in the Snooker Club offers a compelling and humorous look at a young man's journey through a politically charged Cairo. The blend of social satire, cultural exploration, and charming characters makes it a captivating read for those interested in post-colonial unrest and personal growth.

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