Omar El Akkad
Omar El Akkad is an author and journalist born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in Doha, Qatar. He later moved to Canada and has worked as a reporter for the Globe and Mail. El Akkad has received numerous awards for his journalism, and his writing often explores themes such as war, refugees, and the effects of terrorism. He is best known for his debut novel 'American War,' which is a dystopian tale set in a future America ravaged by climate change and a second civil war.
Books
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1. American War
Set in the late 21st century during the second American Civil War, this novel follows the life of Sarat Chestnut, a young girl from Louisiana. As the South refuses to give up fossil fuels, the country plunges into a violent and chaotic war, leading Sarat and her family to live in a refugee camp. Sarat's experiences of loss and hardship fuel her transformation into a hardened instrument of war. The novel explores themes of revenge, the impact of war on individuals, and the cyclical nature of violence.
