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With Irish wit and passion, Somerville crafts a riotous love letter to Arab culture―its sense of honor and friendship, its food and humor, and above all, its storytelling. In this exuberant, transformative tale of modern-day Cairo, a drunken Irish journalist named Fin seeks a story. His friend Farouk, mercurial teller of tales, has tantalized him with news of the wily Skinhead Said, who may or may not have discovered a cache of priceless antiquities. But the truth remains elusive―not until they both travel to proverbial hell and back, courtesy of a thuggish kebab-shop tycoon and his brutal retinue. Once Fin finds a way to save his friend's life, and baba ghanoush is properly made, and other necessities of life are observed, then stories may be spun and secrets reluctantly revealed.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Irish journalist explores Cairo amidst humor and danger.
Who is this book for?
This book is a lively, humorous journey into Cairo that blends culture, adventure, and wit seamlessly. If you enjoy stories with vibrant settings and characters that reflect deep friendships and their tales, you'll find yourself immersed in this colorful narrative. It's quite the ride through modern Egyptian life with a dash of Irish charm.
