Title
The Queue
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Weird And Wild. Bookriotan Effective Critique Of Authoritarianism. Nprequal Parts Dystopia, Satire, And Allegory.Los Angeles Review Of Booksset Against The Backdrop Of A Failed Political Uprising In Egypt, This Chilling Debut Evokes Orwellian Dystopia, Kafkaesque Surrealism, And A Very Real Vision Of Life After The Arab Spring.In A Surreal, But Familiar, Vision Of Modern Day Egypt, A Centralized Authority Known As The Gate Has Risen To Power In The Aftermath Of The Disgraceful Events, A Failed Popular Uprising. Citizens Are Required To Obtain Permission From The Gate In Order To Take Care Of Even The Most Basic Of Their Daily Affairs, Yet The Gate Never Opens, And The Queue In Front Of It Grows Longer.Citizens From All Walks Of Life Mix And Wait In The Sun: A Revolutionary Journalist, A Sheikh, A Poor Woman Concerned For Her Daughters Health, And Even The Brother Of A Security Officer Killed In Clashes With Protestors. Among Them Is Yehia, A Man Who Was Shot During The Events And Is Waiting For Permission From The Gate To Remove A Bullet That Remains Lodged In His Pelvis. Yehias Health Steadily Declines, Yet At Every Turn, Officials Refuse To Assist Him, Actively Denying The Very Existence Of The Bullet.Ultimately It Is Tarek, The Principled Doctor Tending To Yehias Case, Who Must Decide Whether To Follow Protocol As He Has Always Done, Or To Disobey The Law And Risk His Career To Operate On Yehia And Save His Life.Written With Dark, Subtle Humor, The Queue Describes The Sinister Nature Of Authoritarianism, And Illuminates The Way That Absolute Authority Manipulates Information, Mobilizes Others In Service To It, And Fails To Uphold The Rights Of Even Those Faithful To It.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the plot of 'The Queue'? A: 'The Queue' is set in a dystopian Egypt following a failed political uprising. It explores the lives of various citizens who must navigate the oppressive authority known as 'the Gate' that controls every aspect of their daily lives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Queue'? A: The author of 'The Queue' is Basma Abdel Aziz, an Egyptian writer known for her critical perspectives on authoritarianism.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Queue'? A: 'The Queue' delves into themes of authoritarianism, bureaucracy, human rights, and the absurdity of life under oppressive regimes, blending elements of dystopia, satire, and allegory.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Queue' have? A: 'The Queue' contains 224 pages, offering a concise yet impactful narrative.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Queue'? A: 'The Queue' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Queue' published? A: 'The Queue' was published on May 24, 2016, marking its first English language edition.
- Q: Is 'The Queue' suitable for readers interested in political fiction? A: Yes, 'The Queue' is highly suitable for readers interested in political fiction, as it provides a critical examination of life under an authoritarian regime.
- Q: What reading level is 'The Queue' appropriate for? A: 'The Queue' is generally appropriate for adult readers due to its complex themes and nuanced critique of society.
- Q: What kind of writing style can I expect in 'The Queue'? A: 'The Queue' features a writing style that combines dark humor with a surreal and poignant critique of authority, making it both thought-provoking and engaging.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of 'The Queue'? A: 'The Queue' has received notable reviews praising its effective critique of authoritarianism and its compelling narrative, highlighted by outlets like NPR and BookRiot.