A friend's public execution triggers an ambitious look at the breakup of the modern Arab world.

"Written in a mesmerizing language, Mansour's Eyes celebrates the Sufi heritage against a dark and violent Islam. Strong, subtle and marvelous."—Le Figaro

"Ryad Girod offers the contrast between the world leaders occupying center stage and metaphysical withdrawal. A book of stunning beauty!"—La Croix

"Mansour's Eyes is the novel of the new Arab world. This generational novel, the novel of globalization, succeeds in expressing the questions, problems, desires, disappointments, frustrations and revolts of our time."—En Attendant Nadeau