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Title: Probably my favorite book about Israel/Palestine
Review: Emile Habiby invented a new genre of Arab literature when he wrote this book. Instead of convincing the reader of Palestinian suffering through accusatory statements, shockingly violent imagery, or political rhetoric, he uses an unreliable idiot, who happens to be a Palestinian citizen of Israel, an informer, and a pretty pathetic character, to tell the story of Palestinian collective memory and current realities through satire, sarcasm, and seemingly stupid, yet really witty narration. This book is amazing!
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