Rufin Jean - Christophe - Checkpoint - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Suspense and tense interpersonal dynamics characterize this taut bestselling novel set in the world of international humanitarian aid by Jean - Christophe Rufin a co - founder of Doctors Without Borders. The four men who accompany Maud on an aid convoy couldn t be further from the cliche d idea of humanitarian volunteers. One by one they reveal the secret wounds that have brought them to this conflict zone and mile by mile the true nature of their cargo becomes clear. Prize - winning author Jean - Christophe Rufin has written a powerful psychological literary thriller that asks vital questions about the role of humanitarian action bringing to light the most fundamental dilemmas of our age. As a new kind of violence insinuates its way into the heart of Europe this novel asks whether it is more effective to counter violence with benevolent acts and enlightenment ideals or to take up arms against the enemy.
Title: Checkpoint
Author(s): Rufin Jean - Christophe
Publisher: Europa Editions
Barcode: 9781609453725
Pages: 304 Pages
Publication Date: 5/2/2017
Category: Modern & Contemporary Fiction