De Niro's Game

De Niro's Game explores the lives of childhood friends Bassam and George as they navigate adulthood in war-torn Beirut, faced with difficult choices between staying to wield power through crime or seeking exile abroad. The narrative is distinguished by vivid imagery, gripping storytelling, and dark poetic language, offering a compelling portrait of life amidst conflict. Winner of the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, the book provides a thought-provoking meditation on life in a war zone and its aftermath.