His Excellency the Minister
Hussein al-Wad
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The novel tells the story of a Tunisian teacher who unexpectedly becomes a minister. He witnesses first-hand the widespread corruption in the country, eventually becoming embroiled in it himself. It is a richly humorous novel which successfully describes many aspects of human weakness.
Nomination
2013 Shortlist