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Chaos, friendship, and betrayal in war-torn Beirut.

"Beirut, Beirut" offers a gripping insight into the complexities and absurdities of life during the Lebanese civil war. You'll be drawn into the world of a writer navigating a landscape of conflict with the backdrop of personal relationships that challenge his understanding of loyalty and love. This novel not only provides a personal account of historical events but also delves into the emotional and ethical quandaries amidst the turmoil—a thoughtful read for anyone intrigued by the human stories behind wartime headlines.

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Beirut, Beirut

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ISBN: 9789992194522
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA
Date of Publication: 2015-07-28
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Literature, War, Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 1298 readers)

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A city – known for its light-heartedness, vibrancy and capacity for fun – is ripped apart by war. A young man – full of the vim, vigour and desires of youth – refuses to allow his spirit to be dampened. November, 1980. An Egyptian writer has chosen the wrong time to come to Beirut in search of a publisher for his controversial book. Men with machine guns are on every street corner. When the writer meets an old friend from his revolutionary student days, he is introduced to two fascinating women: idealistic film-maker Antoinette and Lamia, the seductive wife of his would-be publisher. His attentions inevitably turn towards the two women, but the background rumble of strife and struggle becomes increasingly hard to ignore. Based on the author's real-life experience of the civil war in Lebanon, Beirut, Beirut is an exploration of how, even in the midst of chaos and violence, universals such as love, desire and yearning are still always our guiding forces.
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Chaos, friendship, and betrayal in war-torn Beirut.

"Beirut, Beirut" offers a gripping insight into the complexities and absurdities of life during the Lebanese civil war. You'll be drawn into the world of a writer navigating a landscape of conflict with the backdrop of personal relationships that challenge his understanding of loyalty and love. This novel not only provides a personal account of historical events but also delves into the emotional and ethical quandaries amidst the turmoil—a thoughtful read for anyone intrigued by the human stories behind wartime headlines.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.