Chaos of the Senses

Published by Dar Al-Ahliya, "Chaos of the Senses" (Fawda al-Hawas) is the compelling second novel in Ahlam Mosteghanemi's iconic trilogy. The narrative unfolds as a novelist writes a story that eerily begins to mirror her own life. Set during Algeria's violent political crisis in the 1990s, the female protagonist, trapped in a loveless marriage with a military officer, embarks on a passionate and secretive love affair with a enigmatic stranger she meets in a deserted cinema. Rich in poetic metaphors and philosophical reflections, the novel explores themes of desire, fate, censorship, and identity in a country torn apart by political turmoil.

It offers a masterful blend of poetic Arabic prose, psychological depth, and suspenseful romantic drama set against a pivotal historical context.

Fans of modern Arabic literature, readers who enjoyed Memory in the Flesh, lovers of romantic intrigue, and students of contemporary North African fiction.