EGYPT'S SHOCK AUTHOR BACK WITH BESTSELLER

The transcript discusses the literary significance of the Yacoubian Building and Alaa Al Aswany's novels, focusing on themes like corruption, sex, and religion. It highlights the success of his novel 'Chicago' among Egyptian elites and its controversial reception due to its taboo themes. Despite criticism from conservatives, 'Chicago' is a bestseller and is being considered for a film adaptation. The transcript also compares the popularity of religious books at the Cairo Book Fair with Aswany's work.

What themes does Allah Swanee explore in his debut novel?

• Historical events

• Adventure and exploration

• Corruption, sex, and religion

• Science fiction and technology

What is the primary focus of Swanee's novel 'Chicago'?

• The political system in the USA

• The history of Chicago

• The lives of Egyptian Americans

• The architecture of Chicago

How did 'Chicago' perform in terms of sales shortly after its release?

• It was a moderate success

• It became a bestseller

• It was not well-received

• It was banned

What is a significant source of criticism for Swanee's works?

• Lack of character development

• Conservative views

• Poor writing style

• Inaccurate historical details

What is a potential future development for the novel 'Chicago'?

• It will be turned into a TV series

• It will be adapted into a film

• It will be translated into multiple languages

• It will be rewritten as a play