The Angel of History

The Angel of History is a captivating novel by Neel Mukherjee, New Statesman, and 'Books of the Year 2016'. It follows Yemeni-born poet Jacob as he revisits his life, from his upbringing in an Egyptian whorehouse to his AIDS-era life in San Francisco. The story is set in Cairo, Beirut, Sana'a, Stockholm, and San Francisco, and explores the war between memory and oblivion. Alameddine's work is both philosophical and political, offering a unique perspective on the struggle between memory and oblivion in our daily lives.