ساق البامبو

رواية

Pages: 396
Published: 2013
Language: Arabic

This award-winning novel tells the story of José, a young man born to a Kuwaiti father and a Filipino mother. Raised in the Philippines, he travels to Kuwait in search of his father's family and a sense of belonging. The narrative explores his struggle with a dual identity and the challenges faced by foreign workers caught between two cultures.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Thought-Provoking Melancholic Complex Reflective

Fish Out of Water Coming of Age Family Saga

Literary Fiction Society

Authors

Saʻūd Sanʻūsī

Saʻūd Sanʻūsī is a Kuwaiti writer whose work often explores identity and belonging. He is best known for his novel "ساق البامبو" (The Bamboo Stalk), which won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. His stories offer a close look at the lives of individuals navigating complex social landscapes.

سنعوسي، سعود

Saud Alsanousi is a Kuwaiti writer whose novels explore identity and social issues. His work includes "The Bamboo Stalk" and "Mama Hissa's Mice," both widely read. He has a distinct voice in contemporary Arabic literature.