What the Day Owes the Night

This was a very well-written book; narrator/character comes from a part of the world I know little about, so provided a great deal of insight and empathy into a time, place and people living in Algeria.

An superb example of writing yet again under the pseudonym of an Algerian intelligence officer. The descriptive power of the language even after translation. is exceptional

This is a wonderful translation of a romantic novel based on the reality of Algerian history, the transition from French colonialism to independence and the complexity of loss for the many generations of French settlers and their associates, many of whom were also Islamic Arabs. It brings to life the reasons why injustice and too great inequality can lead to disaster. Khadra is a poet, as well as philosopher and sensitive observer of society and human nature.

I prefer the french version

Love his unpretentious style, his precise wording, his metaphors and themes. Chandra's novels speaks straight to the heart! I strongly recommend it.

Beautifully written insight into Algerian life and political/racial struggles during the 1950's.

I read this in three days, staying up most of the night to finish it with tears streaming down my face.

Love this book!

Great mix of emotions which kept me engaged at every page. The writer has a special style to connect characters and events.

excellent book, beautiful and heart-touching story. read it in french (original language) ; amazingly written. bought it in english for a gift to an english-speaking friend. very inspiring novel ; makes the reader think about life. a lot.

This book is my favorite ever and I bought it as a birthday gift for my friend

A great great book. The language is soothing and enchanting at the same time. Pages are filled with Oran's golden light. I read it in less than a week and keep going back to it, especially to the first page. The story has a mesmerizingly beautiful start. It begins on the face of the narrator's face...

Es uno de los grandes escritores del mundo árabe que te dejará sin palabras cuando leas sus libros; no te pierdas este pues te sorprenderá .....