Maha Éditions announces the reissue of “Le Premier Été”, the first novel by Noor Ikken. A singular voice which asserts itself as one of the most promising revelations of the Moroccan literary scene.
Faced with the enthusiasm of readers and the critical success that this work has met with, the publishing house has decided to make this book available in bookstores again. Indeed, “The First Summer” takes us back to the 1980s and makes us relive the heartbeat of a Moroccan adolescence, between summer freedom, first emotions and the quest for oneself. Through Tanina, a heroine as luminous as she is complex, Noor Ikken accurately and sensitively depicts the emotions that shape the age of possibilities. His writing, poetic and incisive, reveals the fragilities and brilliance of this youth, while capturing the richness of family ties and friendships that mark a life.
To celebrate this reissue, Maha Éditions is organizing, in partnership with Virgin Megastore Rabat, a meeting with the author on Saturday November 16 at 4 p.m. Whether you are already won over by the world of Noor Ikken or ready to discover it, The First Summer promises a bittersweet immersion in the magic and complexity of Moroccan adolescence.
