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The Accident

By Ismail Kadare
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In The Accident by Ismail Kadare, a mysterious car accident on a rain-slicked road outside Vienna triggers an investigation that unravels a complex web of intrigue and passion. The story delves into the covert, and often secretive, relationship between a man and a woman, examining the political and personal puzzles that emerge in the aftermath. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is drawn into a labyrinth of cultural and historical implications, all while trying to piece together the enigma surrounding the accident itself.
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You might enjoy this engaging novel by Ismail Kadare if you appreciate intricate narratives exploring the intersection of political intrigue and personal relationships. The story weaves a complex mystery with elements of romance, providing a thought-provoking reflection on human connections and the shadows of history.

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The Accident

In Vienna a taxi strikes the crash barrier, flinging its passengers out as it spins through the air. The driver cannot explain why he lost control; only that the couple in the back seat seemed to be about to kiss. Set against the backdrop of the Balkans war, The Accident intimately documents an affair between two people caught in each other's webs.

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On the autobahn in Vienna, a taxi leaves the carriageway and strikes the crash barrier, flinging its male and female passengers out of its back doors as it spins through the air. The driver cannot explain why he lost control; only saying that the mysterious couple in the back seat seemed to be about to kiss...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop and aftermath of the war in the Balkans, The Accident intimately documents an affair between two people caught in each other's webs. The investigation into their deaths uncovers a mutually destructive obsession that mirrors the conflicts of the region.

Somewhere between vivid hallucination and cold reality, Ismail Kadare's new novel is a bold departure and an intense exploration of the contours of a union that moves inexorably towards its own demise.

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The Accident by Ismail Kadare is often praised for its intriguing narrative and the exploration of complex themes like love, memory, and political intrigue. Reviewers appreciate its lyrical prose and the way Kadare intricately weaves a mysterious accident into a broader commentary on the Balkan region's turbulent history. However, some readers find the novel's structure challenging and its pace deliberate, which may appeal more to those interested in literary fiction than fast-paced thrillers.

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ISBN: 9781921656613

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Ismail Kadare is Albania's best-known novelist and poet. Translations of his novels have appeared in more than forty countries. He was awarded the inaugural Man Booker International Prize in 2005, and the Jerusalem Prize in 2015.

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