{"product_id":"the-sirens-of-baghdad-a-novel","title":"The Sirens of Baghdad: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eYasmina Khadra may well be the most powerful and serious writer in French since his Algerian compatriot Albert Camus. Philadelphia Inquirer  The third novel in Yasmina Khadras bestselling trilogy about Islamic fundamentalism brings readers into Baghdad.  Forced to leave the University of Baghdad when the Americans invade Iraq  a young man from a small desert village returns home  where he witnesses three events that transform him. First  American soldiers at a checkpoint kill the sweet and beloved village idiot. Several days later  an American plane bombs a wedding on the outskirts of the village. And then one night  soldiers looking for terrorists come to the young mans own home and humiliate his father in full view of the terrified family. Consumed by the desire to avenge this unspeakable act  the youth leaves the village for the city.  Baghdad is going up in flames. The young man searches for a place to stay before being taken in by a radical group and convincing its members that he is willing to do anything to help their cause. After proving his mettle by participating in several attacks  he is sent to Beirut to undertake a super-secret mission that will take him to London. As the time to board the plane nears  he struggles to reconcile his mission with his moral principles.  A masterful and chilling look at violence and its effects on ordinary people  The Sirens of Baghdad probes situations few writers dare examine. Powerfully written like Khadras previous novels  it explores the depths of human nature and shows that  even in the most horrific circumstances  good can prevail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986233061429,"sku":"ByrdShop_038552174X","price":26.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780385521741.jpg?v=1770893536","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-sirens-of-baghdad-a-novel","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}