The Attack
by Yasmina Khadra
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Dr. Amin Jaafari, an Arab-Israeli citizen, is a surgeon at a hospital in Tel Aviv. Dedicated to his work, respected and admired by his colleagues and community, he represents integration at its most successful. He has learned to live with the violence and chaos that plague his city, and on the night of a deadly bombing in a local restaurant, he works tirelessly to help the shocked and shattered patients brought to the emergency room.

I got a copy of this one from the library because of the author's first novel, THE SWALLOWS OF KABUL. It was breathtaking. I hope this one measures up.

Well, I'm hooked after first day of reading on the book club. Powerful! ! Teri

I read Attack a few months ago & have told several how good it was. Hope that a movie is in the future for this book Would be a wonderful story to tell. Gives the reader a view of the other side of the world!!!

I agree with both reviewers. The opening description of the bomb blast was excellent in every way. I haven't read the first novel that was referred to either, and put both of them on my "must read" list.

I have neglected a couple of the other reads because of my busy schedule. NOT this one. I am completely on board and cannot wait to see what happens next.

After read this weeks excerpts I just got to find this book. Absolutely engaging.

Kimberly M. Pickens

I read part of the Swallows of Kabul before I had to set it aside for school work. I do remember the excellent characterization. Once again I felt deep empathy for this doctor who wants to do good but is kept in a box by his race. Of course I want to finish this one and I hope this summer I'll be able to pick up Swallows for another chance.

I read the first installment of this book, and just couldn't wait for the next one. I have already requested this book from the library. Tragic and compelling.