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There are ninety-nine names for God in the Koran, is it possible that there is a secret one-hundredth name? There are ninety-nine names for God in the Koran, and merely to know this most secret hundredth name will, Balthasar believes, ensure his salvation.



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His is a voice which Europe cannot afford to ignore. * Guardian *
His observation of human nature in all its facets is wonderfully accurate. * Sunday Telegraph *
One of Maalouf's most subtle books, and without doubt one of his most accomplished. * Le Point *
Sparkling and erudite, this is a wonderful novel. * Independent *
A splendid book that should be read in the way one looks at a highly coloured fresco, allowing oneself to be transported by the breeze that wafts Balthasar on the most unexpected journeys. -- Josette Alia * Nouvel Observateur *

Balthasars Odyssey

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    A Paperback / softback by Amin Maalouf, Barbara Bray

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      Publisher: Vintage Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 04/09/2003
      ISBN13: 9780099452089, 978-0099452089
      ISBN10: 0099452081
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      There are ninety-nine names for God in the Koran, is it possible that there is a secret one-hundredth name? There are ninety-nine names for God in the Koran, and merely to know this most secret hundredth name will, Balthasar believes, ensure his salvation.



      Trade Review
      His is a voice which Europe cannot afford to ignore. * Guardian *
      His observation of human nature in all its facets is wonderfully accurate. * Sunday Telegraph *
      One of Maalouf's most subtle books, and without doubt one of his most accomplished. * Le Point *
      Sparkling and erudite, this is a wonderful novel. * Independent *
      A splendid book that should be read in the way one looks at a highly coloured fresco, allowing oneself to be transported by the breeze that wafts Balthasar on the most unexpected journeys. -- Josette Alia * Nouvel Observateur *

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