Jesuit Book Club: Discussion of the novel “The Other Town” by author Ibrahim Abdel Meguid

The novel tells the story of a young Egyptian man from a middle-class background and a cultured Alexandrian who decides to travel to a Gulf country in search of better job opportunities. Hoping this “other town” will offer him a life that makes up for his struggles back home, he is met instead with a completely different reality.

The novel sheds light on his experiences and those of a group of migrant workers and professionals. Through these characters, the author paints a vivid picture of the emptiness that arises when market values dominate society, exploring the psychological and social impacts of migration. With deep reflections on identity, belonging, and nostalgia, this novel offers rich material for thoughtful discussion.

First published in 1991, the novel received the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature in 1996.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM

Join us to dive into the novel in all its depth — let’s discuss, reflect, and exchange ideas in the warm literary atmosphere of the Jesuit Book Club.

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