41 pages 1 hour read

Yasmina Khadra

The Attack

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Yasmina Khadra's The Attack presents a gripping, heart-wrenching narrative exploring themes of terrorism and personal identity. Critics praise its emotional depth and complex characters but note occasional predictability and uneven pacing. Overall, this novel is a poignant and thought-provoking read, albeit with some narrative flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Attack?

Readers who appreciated the depth of emotion and cultural conflict in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or the intense human drama in A Thousand Splendid Suns will likely be drawn to The Attack by Yasmina Khadra. This book appeals to those interested in political intrigue, personal tragedy, and the complexities of Middle Eastern conflicts.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Society: War
Topics
Military / War
Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
French Literature
Historical Fiction
Period
Classical Period
War On Terrorism / Iraq War