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This war story is set in #Iran in 1092. Self proclaimed leader Hasan wages a clever battle from his castle on Mount Alamut: he tempts young warriors by giving them a glimpse into paradise. Once they have tasted the afterlife, they are ready to fight and die a martyr.
I read this book for #ReadingEurope2020 because the writer is from #Slovenia and I expected it to take place there but it also fits #ReadingAsia2021! 🇮🇷 🇸🇮

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I am reading and listening to Americanah and enjoying it very much. I also just started The Gunners. I don‘t remember why I bought it but it seems a good read too. Next will be Alamut for #ReadingEurope2020. This one and Billiards at half past nine are both from the list of #1001books - as is Americanah by the way. Let‘s see how far I get - being not really in the mood for too serious Literature this year.

#ReadingResolutions Day 6: Perfect for #SuspensefulSunday, Alamut‘s setting is in 11th century Persia and tells the story of self-proclaimed prophet Sabbah who is ruling the region with a few select elite fighters who are promised Paradise if they follow his commands. With parallels to Osama Bin Laden, Sabbah has a devoted group of fighters willing to kill/be killed. The story is also said to serve as inspiration for video game Assassin‘s Creed.