Narrative Non-fiction · Hardback

The Interpreter

Norwegian title: Tolken

Illustrated by Bjørn Brochmann

Afghan interpreter Qais Wahidi's account from within the Norwegian and Swedish military involvement in Afghanistan provides a unique documentation of an organization that the Norwegian public has never been fully aware of. The book, written by Simen Sætre, reveals serious events that until now have been unknown. Wahidi was a central witness to the control of a brigade of 3000 men, and present at key events in the Norwegian involvement in Faryab.

Material available

  • ✓ Synopsis & author CV
  • ✓ Full manuscript (Norwegian)
  • ✓ Sample translation on request

Original publisher

Cappelen Damm

Publication

2017

Length

240 pages

Format

Hardback

Genre

Narrative Non-fiction

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