Beirut Noir
Written by Imam Humaydan
Narrated by Elias Khalil
3/5
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About this audiobook
From the introduction by Iman Humaydan (translated by Michelle Hartman):
“Beirut is a city of contradiction and paradox. It is an urban and rural city, one of violence and forgiveness, memory and forgetfulness. Beirut is a city of war and peace. This short story collection is a part of a vibrant, living recovery of Beirut. Beirut Noir recovers the city once again through writing, through the literary visions of its authors . . .
“From within this collection of stories, a general attitude toward Beirut emerges: the city is viewed from a position of critique, doubt, disappointment, and despair. The stories here show the vast maze of the city that can’t be found in tourist brochures or nostalgic depictions of Beirut that are completely out of touch with reality. Perhaps this goes without saying in a collection of stories titled Beirut Noir. But the ‘noir’ label here should be viewed from multiple angles, and it takes on many different forms in the stories. No doubt this is because it is imbricated in the distinct moments that Beirut has lived through and how they are depicted in the stories.”
Editor's Note
Heartbreak and hope…
Extraordinary characters live their lives against the backdrop of a once vibrant city torn apart by years of civil war and strife in these noir crime short stories edited by Iman Humaydan. Fifteen of Lebanon’s most esteemed writers invite readers into their local neighborhoods for a glimpse of the beauty and heartbreak and hope of the people of Beirut in these gripping, hard-boiled mysteries.
Imam Humaydan
IMAN HUMAYDAN is a Lebanese writer, creative writing teacher, translator, editor/publisher, and journalist. Her novels B as in Beirut, Wild Mulberries, Other Lives, and The Weight of Paradise, all written in Arabic, have been translated and published internationally. She is the cofounder of the Lebanese chapter of PEN, and splits her time between Beirut and Paris. She is the editor of Beirut Noir.
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Reviews for Beirut Noir
6 ratings2 reviews
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great read and great narration! Really enjoyed the gritty nature of the storytelling.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Not a fan of the f word, didn't get past the first story!