The Automobile Club of Egypt
Egypt

The Automobile Club of Egypt

by Alaa Al Aswany

Colonialism Historical Fiction 2016

Summary

When Egypt’s 2011 revolution brings millions into the streets demanding dignity, justice, and freedom, a diverse cast of Egyptians finds itself swept into a historic struggle. There are idealistic young activists, ambitious politicians, wealthy businessmen, religious conservatives, and ordinary citizens hoping for a better future. Yet as the revolution unfolds, the forces of money, military power, and religious authority begin to undermine its promises. Personal ambitions collide with political ideals, and those who once stood together discover how easily truth can be manipulated to preserve power. Through interconnected lives, Alaa Al Aswany captures the hope and disillusionment of a nation fighting to determine its future, exposing the mechanisms through which authoritarianism survives even when a revolution appears to have succeeded.

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About the author
Alaa Al Aswany
Alaa Al Aswany

Alaa Al Aswany is an Egyptian novelist, essayist, and former dentist, widely regarded as one of the most prominent contemporary writers in Arabic literature. Born in Cairo in 1957, he studied dentistry at Cairo University and later continued his training at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He practised dentistry for many years while developing his literary career. His breakthrough novel, The Yacoubian Building (2002), became an international bestseller, offering an unflinching portrait of Egyptian society through the lives of residents in a Cairo apartment building. His other notable works include Chicago, The Automobile Club of Egypt, and The Republic of False Truths. Known for combining engaging storytelling with sharp social criticism, Al Aswany frequently examines authoritarianism, corruption, class divisions, and the struggle for individual freedom. He has received several international literary awards and was appointed a Chevalier of France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2016. His works have been translated into more than thirty languages.

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2016
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Alaa Al Aswany