The Book of Khalid (Neversink)
"The Book of Khalid is a beautiful example of the lasting power of creative spirits in a complicated world ... masterful." —The Austin Chronicle"...prescient in its treatment of Arab-Western relations.”—The New Yorker“Remarkably relevant to the popular uprisings sweeping the Middle East today.”—BBC News"Rihani’s style is lavish and unrestrained...the prose is ecstatic."—The Brooklyn Rail"This landmark novel...is artful and complex...Rihani encourages us to cherish our liberty, to seek material comfort and to engage our spiritual lives, to be patriotic yet remain critical of our failings." --The Cleveland Plain Dealer