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Author's name: Domenico Starnone Publisher: Al-Karma for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2014 Literary classification: Novel Brief about the book: Fanda's relationship and Aldo's marriage, like many similar relationships, faced trials, erosion, and the weight of routine. And despite that, it remained intact — as it might seem at first glance. But a crack appeared long ago, and over time the relationship became like a cracked vessel that could break at the slightest touch. And perhaps it did break, even if no one admits it. "Rabat" is a captivating and shocking novel about love, family, and the inevitable consequences of our actions. Translated by Amani Fawzi Hoshi with skill and smoothness, to be the first of Domenico Starnone's works — one of Italy's most important contemporary writers — to be published in Arabic. "Bridge Prize for Best Novel 2015" Best Books of the Year list — "Sunday Times" Best Books of the Year list — "Kirkus Review" Outstanding Books of the Year list — "New York Times" "An extraordinary achievement" — "Sunday Times" "Rabat" resembles puzzles; an architectural novel, cleverly constructed — "The New Yorker" A brilliant study of the passage of time — "National Post" A well-crafted story about a domestic massacre — Literary supplement of "The Times"