In the North African country a coup took place in July 1971. A group of military men, officers and subalterns, attacked the Skhirat palace, where king Hassan II stays. The coup failed after many losses on both sides. Some of the subalterns were taken captive and taken into isolation and deprivation in Tazmamart. Tahar ben … Continue reading review CETTE AVEUGLANTE ABSENCE DE LUMIERE
L’ANGE AVEUGLE
At times I am a bit doubtful if a book should be part of this books from and about Africa. This book has been written by Tahar ben Jelloun, he was born in Fez (1944) so his place of birth is no problem. He lives in France and the content of this book is about … Continue reading L’ANGE AVEUGLE
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The young girl lowered her eyes, a sign of respect. Respect shown to her father and her mother. But at the same time this young girl, Fathima, is exploring a new world, a world that is kept at a distance by her mother and that is only explored on the surface by her father. Fathima … Continue reading review LES YEUX BAISSÉS
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L’amour seems to be connected with the eternal city of love: Paris. But I doubt Paris has more love than other cities or villages or even hamlets. It is a nice trick by marketeers and the message is passed on from one generation to the next. The writer of this collection lives in France, the … Continue reading review LE PREMIER AMOUR EST TOUJOURS LE DERNIER
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