The Art Of Losing by Alice Zeniter
The novel explores the complex layers of identity, belonging, and the legacy of colonialism through the story of a French-Algerian family across three generations. It delves into the life of a young woman who grapples with her grandfather's painful past as a harki, an Algerian who fought for the French during the Algerian War of Independence. As she uncovers her family's history, she confronts the silence and trauma that have shaped their experiences of dislocation and cultural disconnection. The narrative weaves between past and present, revealing the enduring impact of historical events on individual lives and the struggle to reconcile with one's heritage in a modern world.
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- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 512
- Original Language
- French
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- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)