Description: "After becoming enamored with the internet and the thrill of anonymity he finds there, Rahhal Laãaouina opens the Atlas Cubs Cyber Cafâe, where his patrons include politicians, journalists, and hackers. However, Rahhal soon finds himself mired in the dark side of the online world-one of corruption, scandal, and deception. Adnan presents a narrative of contemporary Morocco-and the city of Marrakech-with an infectious blend of humor, satire, and biting social and political commentary"--
Brief description: Yassin Adnan is a Moroccan writer, editor, and journalist. He is the editor of Marrakech Noir and the author of four books of poetry and three short story collections. Since 2006, he has researched and presented his weekly cultural TV program Masharef (Thresholds) on Morocco's Channel One, and currently hosts Bayt Yassin (Yassin's House) on Egypt's Al-Ghad TV. Hot Maroc is his first novel.
Review Quotes: The satirical novel, deftly translated by Alexander E. Elinson, is unmistakably Moroccan, but deals with universal issues: political corruption, blowhards and know-it-alls, and internet anonymity.-- "Asymptote"