This Blinding Absence Of Light by Tahar Ben Jelloun
The novel delves into the harrowing experience of a man who, after participating in a failed coup, is sentenced to life imprisonment in a Moroccan desert concentration camp. In this hellish environment, he and his fellow inmates endure unimaginable suffering, with the narrative exploring themes of survival, hope, and the human spirit's resilience. Through the protagonist's eyes, the reader witnesses the brutality of his conditions, the struggle to maintain sanity in the face of relentless darkness, and the power of storytelling as a means of preserving one's identity and humanity amidst the most oppressive circumstances.
The 13245th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Cette aveuglante absence de lumière
- This Blinding Absence of Light
- Uma Ofuscante Ausência De Luz
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)