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However, this repetition is intentional. It forces the reader to inhabit the couple’s time—the time of the old, where days are marked by the sun and the call to prayer, rather than the clock. It creates a trance-like state that makes the eventual break in the routine (the death) feel all the more jarring.

If one were to find a flaw, it might be the repetitiveness of the text. Khaïr-Eddine repeats phrases and descriptions of daily rituals to create a hypnotic effect. For readers craving a fast-paced plot, this novella will feel slow. It is a mood piece, not a thriller. Il Etait Une Fois Un Vieux Couple Heureux.pdf