My Friends by Hisham Matar
"My Friends" follows Khaled, a young boy from Benghazi, who becomes captivated by a peculiar story he hears on the radio about a man devoured by a cat. This fascination leads him to seek out the story's mysterious author, Hosam Zowa, and embark on a journey that takes him from Libya to the University of Edinburgh. In this new environment, Khaled experiences profound changes and becomes involved in a protest against the Qaddafi regime, which ends in tragedy. Injured and unable to return home, Khaled finds himself in exile in England. A chance meeting with Hosam Zowa leads to a deep friendship that challenges Khaled to navigate the complexities of revolution, safety, and identity amidst the backdrop of the Arab Spring. "My Friends" is a poignant exploration of the enduring bonds of friendship and family, and the impact of time on these relationships.
The 26th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Unknown
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 2nd on The Best Reviewed Fiction of 2024 (Literary Hub)
- The 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 (TIME) (TIME Magazine)
- The 18 Best Novels of 2024 (The Times)
- The 75 Best Books of 2024 (Boston Globe) (Boston Globe)
- The Globe 100: The best books of 2024 (The Globe and Mail)
- The Irish Times best books of 2024 (Irish Times)
- Top 10 of 2024 (Publishers Weekly)