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Rabih Alameddine
Rabih Alameddine is a painter and writer born in 1959. He is the author of several books including An Unnecessary Woman and The Hakawati. He currently splits his time between San Francisco and Beirut.
Koolaids
Synopsis
This novel explores the profound impact of the AIDS epidemic and the Lebanese civil war on a group of friends and family in Beirut during the 1980s and 90s. Through fragmented narratives, including clips, vignettes, and conversations with both the living and the dead, the book reveals how individuals navigate chaos and loss. It offers a unique perspective on contemporary life and the ways people experience love and thought amidst turmoil.