As a child living in a ghetto, Turambo dreamt of a better future. When his family find a home in the city anything seems possible. But colonial Algeria is no place to be ambitious for those of Arab-Berber ethnicity. Through a succession of menial jobs, the constants for Turambo are rage at the injustice surrounding him, and a reliable left hook. A boxing apprenticeship offers Turambo a choice: to take his chance at sporting greatness or choose a simpler life beside the woman he loves.
Reviews
"Khadra's prose is gentle and precise." The New Yorker
The Angels Die is a must read for readers of international fiction, whether historical or contemporary.â New York Journal of Books
âA richly textured panorama of French colonial life.â The Spectator
âThe book is beautiful, and as always Yasmina Khadraâs writing is fascinating.â Maria Grazia Beltrami, NetGalley Reviewer
âLoved it! Yasmina Khadra is a genius. If you donât appreciate good literature, donât read this!â Henry Lume, NetGalley Reviewer
Yasmina Khadra is the author of more than 20 novels, including The Swallows of Kabul and The Attack, both shortlisted for the IMPAC literary award. Khadra's work has been published in 45 countries. He has twice been honoured by the AcadÊmie française, winning both the MÊdaille de vermeil (2001) and Grand Prix de littÊrature (2012).Â
Howard Curtis's many translations from French and Italian include works by Balzac, Flaubert, Pirandello, Jean-Claude Izzo, Marek Halter, and Gianrico Carofiglio.