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1. 1. De Niro's Game

   

   The novel delves into the lives of two childhood friends navigating the treacherous landscape of war-torn Beirut. As the city crumbles under the weight of the Lebanese Civil War, the young men find themselves drawn into the violence and chaos that surrounds them. One chooses the path of emigration, seeking a new life abroad, while the other becomes embroiled in the militia warfare that dominates the streets. Their friendship is tested by the brutality of their environment, as they grapple with the moral complexities of survival, loyalty, and the devastating impact of conflict on the human spirit.

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2. 2. Cockroach

   

   The novel follows an unnamed protagonist, a Middle Eastern immigrant living in the harsh, wintry environment of Montreal, who grapples with poverty, alienation, and a troubled past. Struggling with his identity and mental health, he perceives himself as a cockroach, navigating the city's underbelly and reflecting on his interactions with other marginalized individuals. Through his eyes, the narrative explores themes of displacement, survival, and the complexities of human nature, as he oscillates between despair and a desire for connection and redemption.

3. 3. The Middle Eastern Vegetarian Cookbook

   

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4. 4. Carnival

   

   A well-read, night-shift taxi driver raised in a traveling circus cruises a ravaged, carnival-obsessed city, ferrying revelers and outcasts while reflecting on freedom, power, and the masks people wear. Between fares he retreats into the books stacked in his cab, debates politics with a radical friend, and navigates encounters with immigrants, sex workers, and petty authorities. As spectacle bleeds into everyday life, he’s pulled deeper into the city’s underbelly, confronting desire, violence, and the precarious lives of those on the margins.

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