“The novel’s gripping narrative and political relevance make this a revelatory read.” —Publishers Weekly
“Chouaki writes in a vivacious, telegraphic style that clearly
delineates both the Algerian entertainment underworld and the
asphyxiating totalitarianism of fanaticism, which few Americans
comprehend.” —Library Journal
“A chilling portrait of painful attempts to reconcile past colonial sins with crying present needs.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The novel’s gripping narrative and political relevance make this a revelatory read.” —Publishers Weekly