Malika Moustadraf, Alice Guthrie (TRN) Blood Feast

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A cult classic by Moroccos foremost writer of life on the margins.Malika Moustadraf (19692006) is a feminist icon in contemporary Moroccan literature, celebrated for her stark interrogation of gender and sexuality in North Africa.Blood Feastis the complete collection of Moustadrafs published short fiction: haunting, visceral stories by a master of the genre. A teenage girl suffers through a dystopian rite of passage,a man with kidney disease makes desperate attempts to secure treatment,and a mother schemes to ensure her daughter passes a virginity test.Delightingin vibrant sensory detail and rich slang, Moustadraf takes an unflinching look at the gendered body, social class, illness, double standards, and desire, as lived by a diverse cast of characters.Blood Feastis a sharp provocation to patriarchal power and a celebration of the life and genius of one of Moroccos preeminent writers.