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Set in 1960s Cairo, the novella explores the aftermath of government-sanctioned torture on three university students—Hilmi, Ismail, and Zaynab—who vanish and return forever changed. Their experiences of interrogation breed a toxic environment of suspicion and betrayal among their friends. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a narrator piecing together their horrific tales, culminating in a chilling encounter with their torturer in a café. This poignant story highlights the enduring impact of oppression and the fragility of human connections in times of crisis.
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Karnak Café, Nagib Mahfuz
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Karnak Café
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nagib Mahfuz
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9780307390455
- Description
- Set in 1960s Cairo, the novella explores the aftermath of government-sanctioned torture on three university students—Hilmi, Ismail, and Zaynab—who vanish and return forever changed. Their experiences of interrogation breed a toxic environment of suspicion and betrayal among their friends. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a narrator piecing together their horrific tales, culminating in a chilling encounter with their torturer in a café. This poignant story highlights the enduring impact of oppression and the fragility of human connections in times of crisis.