""Omar Sabbagh expertly draws in his readers with prose that is as intense, enchanting and witty as it is philosophical. The style can be flamboyant, pushing every word to work on several levels and making us wonder about the fundamental nature of our reality, but the prose always remains inviting, enticing us to think and empathise deeply. Sabbagh is a daring and intelligent writer, sharp-eyed and quick-tongued, yet always humane and compassionate...