BEIRUT HELLFIRE SOCIETY
by Rawi Hage
This tale presents the raw outrage, fear, misery, and
indelible sadness of a country at war. The writing is excellent. Unfortunately,
it is so filled with sex and depravity that I can not recommend this book. After having to force myself to read past the
first few chapters, the book did offer some moments of humor (of the black
variety) and the final pages did offer some version of hope after the
devastation of hopelessness that war engenders.
The feelings of the outcast (religion, societal, employment, mental
illness, etc) are clearly shown. I had
hoped for a better read.
2 of 5 stars
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