The Meursault Investigation by Kamel Daoud
Set in Algeria, this novel serves as a counter-narrative to a classic existential tale, offering a fresh perspective from the brother of an Arab man who was namelessly killed in the original story. Through a series of reflective monologues, the narrator grapples with themes of identity, colonialism, and the enduring impact of historical injustices. As he recounts his brother's life and untimely death, he challenges the indifference and anonymity imposed by the colonial gaze, seeking to reclaim his brother's humanity and voice in a world that had rendered him invisible.
The 11805th greatest book of all time
Purchase from
Bookshop.org or
Amazon
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- Algerian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 143-160
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
-
(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
-
- Fallet Meursault
- Meursault, contre-enquête
- Moussa Of De Dood Van Een Arabier
- Moussa of De dood van een Arabier
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 1 lists:
- A Century of World Literature 1925 - 2025 (Der Spiegel)