Book Description
This bestseller, described as "profound and disturbing" by the New York Times Book Review, is written by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, a former prisoner in Guantánamo. The story has been adapted into a film starring Tahar Rahim and Jodie Foster.
Content
The book, originally published in 2015 as Guantánamo Diary and later reissued as The Mauritanian, tells the compelling story of Slahi’s fourteen-year imprisonment without charge, despite a court order for his release. In 2016, he was finally released and reunited with his family.
Significance and Style
This poignant diary contains previously censored passages and offers a deeply personal and historical document. It is both an indictment against injustice and a testimony full of hope and humor.
Language and Usage
This Dutch-language work is suitable for advanced language users (level B2-C2) and can be used for self-study, education, and work-related purposes.
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