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“Never underestimate a clown with a book.”

Quote by Rawi Hage

Book:Carnival: A Novel

Work

Carnival: A Novel

This suspenseful novel delves into the enigmatic world of a carnival, where the line between reality and illusion blurs. The story follows a group of individuals who become entangled in the carnival's dark underbelly, leading to a series of thrilling and mysterious events. more

Author

Rawi Hage is a Lebanese-Canadian writer born in Beirut in 1964. His works often focus on the social and cultural conflicts between Lebanon and Canada, as well as the exploration of individual identity. Hage's writing is praised for its profound social insight and literary skills. more

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