Taxi (Paperback)

~ Khaled Al Khamissi (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A book to make you feel guilty you ever tried to bargain down a cab fare in any poor country."  —Chicago Tribune

"Taxi’s brilliance is that it captures the point at which cabs cease to be just a means of transportation."  —Foreign Policy

Product Description

Underscoring the most diverse species on the planet—the taxi driver—this striking portrait unveils the polluted, unforgiving streets of Cairo, a city that simply refuses to stand still. Bringing together 58 fictional monologues from Cairo cabbies, recreated from actual experiences while traversing the city, this novel takes readers on a roller coaster of emotions as bumpy and noisy as the city's potholed and chaotic streets. Described as an urban sociology, an ethnography, a classic of oral history, and even a work of poetry in motion, these narratives tell tales of the struggle for survival and dignity among greater Cairo’s 80,000 cab drivers. Written in a rich colloquial, this unique anthology combines poignant self-reflections with the authentic insights of the man on the street.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Aflame Books (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190630002X
• ISBN-13: 978-1906300029
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #427,984 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)