The Yacoubians House is a powerful and moving novel by the Egyptian author Alaa Al-Aswany. The book explores life in a large apartment building in Cairo and tells the story of the different families who live there. The novel provides an insight into the social, political and religious conflicts in modern Egypt. With a blend of humour and tragedy, Al-Aswany depicts a social mosaic full of suspense and humanity. It is a sensitive and thought-provoking account of love, hope, and despair in a country undergoing transformation.
