De Niro's Game by Rawi Hage
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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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 288
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 4th on Potter, Pi, and Pilgrim: What any library of the aughts ought to contain (Best from Canada) (The National Post (newspaper))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)
- Honi’s 100 Best Books of the 21st century (Honi Soit)
- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)