Mohamed El-Bisatie Livres

A lyrical novel that includes the stories of three pairs of lives that converge on the mercurial presence of the lake, which in the end proves the narrative's true hero.

Sakeena's life revolves round trying to provide her family with the necessary daily loaves of bread that will stave off starvation. Labor-shy Zaghloul works on and off at one of the village's cafes, but prefers to spend his time listening in on conversations about subjects such as politics, and more.

Set in a small Egyptian Delta village, the novella explores the intricate social and sexual tensions within a tightly-knit community. The narrative reveals how the characters' intertwined pasts influence their current lives, emphasizing the lack of privacy and the pervasive impact of secrets. Through finely crafted prose, El-Bisatie delves into the complexities of human relationships and the haunting nature of memory in a setting where every action is scrutinized.