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Synopsis
In the summer of 1999, Mohamed Atta defended a master's thesis that critiqued the introduction of Western-style skyscrapers in the Middle East and called for the return of the "Islamic-Oriental city." Using this as a departure point, Jarett Kobek's novel ATTA offers a fictionalized psychedelic biography of Mohamed Atta that circles around a simple question: what if 9/11 was as much a matter of architectural criticism as religious terrorism? Following the development of a socially awkward boy into one of history's great villains, Kobek demonstrates the need for a new understanding of global terrorism. The second work, "The Whitman of Tikrit" is a radical reimagining of Saddam Hussein's last day before capture.
Atta: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This fictionalized biography of 9/11 terrorist Mohamed Atta explores radicalization through an architectural and cultural lens. Contains themes of terrorism, mass violence, and political extremism that require mature engagement.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include mass death, terrorism, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in experimental fiction examining real-world terrorism through a literary lens will find this thought-provoking.