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Literary Fiction· Yemen

Black Taste, Black Odour

by Ali Al-Muqri
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2008Arabic
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About This Book

Published in 2008, Black Taste, Black Odour established Ali Al-Muqri as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Black Taste, Black Odour is a daring novel that addresses the marginalized Akhdam community in Yemen. Through the eyes of its protagonist, the novel sheds light on issues of race, discrimination, and social injustice. Ali Al-Muqri's work is significant for its unflinching portrayal of a community often ignored in literature, challenging societal norms and advocating for equality. Themes of race, discrimination, social injustice run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorAli Al-Muqri
Published2008
Country of Origin🇾🇪 Yemen
LanguageArabic
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9789774163523
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇾🇪 Yemen

This book is part of Yemen's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

First published in 2008, Ali Al-Muqri's Black Taste, Black Odour is a work of literary fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with race, discrimination, social injustice, marginalization gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Black Taste, Black Odour lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of race, discrimination, social injustice, marginalization is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Within Yemen's literary landscape, Ali Al-Muqri occupies a significant position. Black Taste, Black Odour is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Guardian 100 Best Novels
notable · regional
20080
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Ali Al-Muqri is a Yemen author whose work in literary fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Taste, Black Odour about?

Black Taste, Black Odour is a daring novel that addresses the marginalized Akhdam community in Yemen. Through the eyes of its protagonist, the novel sheds light on issues of race, discrimination, and social injustice. Ali Al-Muqri's work is significant for its unflinching portrayal of a community often ignored in literature, challenging societal norms and advocating for equality.

Who wrote Black Taste, Black Odour?

Black Taste, Black Odour was written by Ali Al-Muqri, from Yemen. First published in 2008.

What awards has Black Taste, Black Odour won?

Black Taste, Black Odour has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Black Taste, Black Odour worth reading?

Black Taste, Black Odour is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in race, discrimination, social injustice.

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What category is Black Taste, Black Odour?

Black Taste, Black Odour is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Black Taste, Black Odour from?

Black Taste, Black Odour originates from Yemen's literary tradition. Explore more books from Yemen on our country page.

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