Set on the island of Anjouan, Comoros, Deranged As I Am follows the story of a humble dock worker. With his ramshackle cart and patched-up clothes, he spends his days trying to find enough work to feed himself. This whirlwind of a novel takes place over just a few days, yet Ali Zamir's poetic and energetic prose transports readers to the docks, its noises, colors, and smells. This lively and often darkly humorous story does not draw away from the more serious themes of class, poverty, and exploitation that Zamir explores. A rich and significant text that questions literature and language itself, Deranged As I Am confirms the very original place that Zamir occupies in French literature.
Ali Zamir Books
Ali Zamir is a young author whose debut novel offers a unique perspective on life on the island of Anjouan in the Comoros archipelago. His early works suggest a deep understanding of the human experience and an ability to paint rich and evocative imagery. Zamir's style promises an original literary voice that is sure to captivate readers seeking authentic and penetrating storytelling. His first novel is a warm invitation into a world that is both exotic and universally human.


Die Schiffbrüchige
- 254 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Im Indischen Ozean ertrinkt eine junge Frau. Die Wellen sind erbarmungslos, ihre Kräfte lassen nach, aber im Angesicht des Todes bäumt sie sich auf, in einem letzten Aufbegehren reißt Anguille uns mit in die Erzählung ihres Lebens und in die Tiefe des Meeres. Ein gleichermaßen atemloser wie bezaubernder Roman mit einer nie da gewesenen Heldin und einer Sprache, die ihresgleichen sucht. DIE SCHIFFBRÜCHIGE ist ein literarisches Wunder.