In a Lebanese village, an elderly widower prepares for his final journey. His grown children have neglected him, yet he persists without succumbing to the challenges of aging, a frail body, and memory hallucinations. He contends with the idleness of life, the harshness, greed, and indifference of his children. The past and present collide, dreams intertwine with memories, and gradually, he loses his resilience. Nevertheless, he bravely declares, 'The Angel of Death cannot touch me.' Daoud's style is elegant and intense, often infused with humor. (Times) 'A shrewd novel, its beauty lies in its subtle brilliance.' (Saudi Gazette) Hassan Daoud is a Lebanese novelist and writer. His novels include 'Matilda's Building,' 'Penguin's Song,' 'Games of Albayadh's Neighborhood,' and 'Light Makeup for This Night.' In stories, he has written 'Under Angie's Balcony' and 'The Angel's Walk.' His works have been translated into English, French, German, and Italian. Published by Dar Al Saqi: 'Physique' and 'One Hundred and Eighty Sunsets,' winner of the 2009 Mediterranean Prize.

Publishing house: Dar Al Saqi

Number of Pages: 160

Year of publication: 2011