On June 21st, Halim Youssef will read from his novel “99 Scattered Pearls” in the Congress Hall in Giessen. Come over!

"It is a book that everyone who wants to get an authentic picture of the situation of the Kurds, refugee policy and the situation of migrants should read.” – Dr. Holy Easter Halim Youssef reads from his novel “99 Scattered Pearls”.

On June 2nd, 2024, Halim Youssef will read from his novel “99 Scattered Pearls” at the Literaturhaus Berlin. Further information follows.

"Everything ended with the blow of the sharp iron that fell on his head. The dreams were over. There was no hope left. The eyesight went out. Longings disperse.” Halim Youssef reads from his latest novel “99 Scattered Pearls” in Berlin-Kreuzberg.

The murder of Azado, who comes from Syria and lives as a translator in Germany, forms the ending of the novel. He translates for refugees from his homeland and is thus confronted with a wide variety of fates that remind him of his own. He confides in his diary Azado's difficult childhood, his longing for his mother, who died giving birth to him, his first, unfulfilled love, and the fears and problems of refugees. Azado is trying to find his way in his new home, but his job as a translator is getting in the way

On April 13, 2024, Halim Youssef will read from his novel “99 Scattered Pearls” in Essen. The novel tells about Azado and how he experiences and goes through different stages of his life. The past is cleverly linked with the present. This is symbolically illustrated by Azado's prayer chain, which consists of 99 beads and which accompanies him throughout his life.