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The Attack

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Yasmina Khadra

The Attack

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

404

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Attack by Yasmina Khadra, Arab-Israeli surgeon Dr. Amin Jaafari grapples with the revelation that his wife, Sihem, was involved in a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. As he struggles to understand her motivations, he embarks on a journey through conflict-ridden regions, facing violence and societal alienation, seeking answers that challenge his identity and perceptions.

Dark

Unnerving

Emotional

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

12,501 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Yasmina Khadra's The Attack presents a gripping, heart-wrenching narrative exploring themes of terrorism and personal identity. Critics praise its emotional depth and complex characters but note occasional predictability and uneven pacing. Overall, this novel is a poignant and thought-provoking read, albeit with some narrative flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Attack?

Readers who appreciated the depth of emotion and cultural conflict in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or the intense human drama in A Thousand Splendid Suns will likely be drawn to The Attack by Yasmina Khadra. This book appeals to those interested in political intrigue, personal tragedy, and the complexities of Middle Eastern conflicts.

4.0

12,501 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

404

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Israel • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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