The Angels Die

Translated by Howard Curtis

Boxing offers one boy hope in cruel between-the-wars Algeria — but will it help him win the woman he loves?

As a child living in a ghetto, Turambo dreamt of a better future. When his family find a home in the city anything seems possible. Through a succession of menial jobs, the constants for Turambo are rage at the injustice surrounding him, and a reliable left hook. A boxing apprenticeship offers Turambo a choice.