Mr. Ibrahim And The Flowers Of The Koran by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt
The book is a poignant novella set in Paris in the 1960s, telling the story of a blossoming friendship between a young Jewish boy and an elderly Muslim shopkeeper. The boy, neglected by his family and living in a poor neighborhood, forms an unlikely bond with the wise and kind shopkeeper, who becomes a mentor and father figure to him. Through their interactions, the boy learns valuable life lessons about love, happiness, and religious tolerance, with the shopkeeper imparting wisdom from the Koran. Their relationship transforms both their lives, illustrating the power of human connection and the beauty of cross-cultural understanding.
The 6972nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 96-120
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 78th on Big Read (German) (Germany)