The Swallows Of Kabul by Yasmina Khadra
Set against the backdrop of the Taliban's oppressive rule in Afghanistan, the novel weaves a poignant tale of two couples whose lives become tragically intertwined. As the city of Kabul crumbles under the weight of fundamentalist tyranny, the characters struggle with their personal desires, moral dilemmas, and the suffocating nature of societal expectations. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the quest for freedom, painting a stark portrait of the human cost of political extremism and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of despair.
The 7056th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- Algerian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 195
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 97th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)