The a graphic memoir 2 A childhood in the Middle East (1984-1985) 2 Sattouf, Riad. creator Taylor, Sam 1970- text biography nyu New York Metropolitan Books 2016 monographic eng

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154 p. : chiefly col. ill. In this volume, Riad, now settled in his father's hometown of Homs, gets to go to school, where he dedicates himself to becoming a true Syrian in the country of the dictator Hafez Al-Assad. Riad's story takes in the sweep of politics, religion, and poverty, but is steered by acutely observed small moments: the daily sadism of his schoolteacher, the lure of the black market, with its menu of shame and subsistence, and the obsequiousness of his father in the company of those close to the regime. As his family strains to fit in, one chilling, barbaric act drives the Sattoufs to make the most dramatic of changes. --From publisher description. Riad Sattouf ; translated by Sam Taylor. Translation of: Arabe du futur. 2. 2015. Sattouf, Riad Childhood and youth Comic books, strips, etc Cartoonists France Biography Comic books, strips, etc Middle East Biography Comic books, strips, etc NC1499.S28A2 2016 V.2 9781627793513 1627793518 210423 ocn953161572