The Curious Case of Dassoukine's Trousers

By Fouad Laroui and Laila Lalami

"A striking metaphor for our times."—Le Figaro

This long-awaited English-language debut from Morocco's most prominent contemporary writer won the Prix Gouncourt de Nouvelles, France's most prestigious literary award, for best story collection. Laroui uses surrealism, laugh-out-loud humor, and profound compassion across a variety of literary styles to highlight the absurdity of the human condition, exploring the realities of life in a world where everything is foreign.

Fouad Laroui has published over twenty novels and collections of short stories, poetry, and essays. Laroui teaches econometrics and environmental science at the University of Amsterdam, and lives between Amsterdam, Paris, and Casablanca.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing
• Release date: Jun 6, 2016
• ISBN: 9781941920275

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Reviews for The Curious Case of Dassoukine's Trousers

[seeword · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Superb satirical short stories. Some set in Europe, others in Morocco. Happy to be a supporter of the publisher Deep Vellum. from my personal library.

[tommcgreevy · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A set of well-written, linked, short stories. Tender in a most unexpected way, with a mean surrealistic streak...