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That Odor is Sonallah Ibrahim’s modernist masterpiece and among the most important Arabic books. Constructed in the aftermath of the five-year jail sentence, the semi-autobiographical tale uses a recently-released political prisoner as he walks through Cairo, adrift in his indigenous city.That Odor is Sonallah Ibrahim’s modernist masterpiece and among the most important books published in Arabic since WWII. Constructed following a five-year period in jail, the semi-autobiographical tale uses a recently-released political prisoner as he walks through Cairo, adrift in his native town. Residing under home arrest, he attempts to create of his tortuous encounter, but rather smokes, agents about the neighbors, appointments aged enthusiasts, and marvels at Egypt’s new customer lifestyle.