41 pages • 1 hour read
Yasmina KhadraThe Attack
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Attack by Yasmina Khadra, Arab-Israeli surgeon Dr. Amin Jaafari grapples with the revelation that his wife, Sihem, was involved in a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. As he struggles to understand her motivations, he embarks on a journey through conflict-ridden regions, facing violence and societal alienation, seeking answers that challenge his identity and perceptions.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Yasmina Khadra's The Attack presents a gripping, heart-wrenching narrative exploring themes of terrorism and personal identity. Critics praise its emotional depth and complex characters but note occasional predictability and uneven pacing. Overall, this novel is a poignant and thought-provoking read, albeit with some narrative flaws.
Who Should Read The Attack?
Readers who appreciated the depth of emotion and cultural conflict in The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or the intense human drama in A Thousand Splendid Suns will likely be drawn to The Attack by Yasmina Khadra. This book appeals to those interested in political intrigue, personal tragedy, and the complexities of Middle Eastern conflicts.