A great human fresco in the beautiful but hostile country Afghanistan

Between the steppes and high mountains of Afghanistan, the great Tursen severe and austere old man, who is master of the stables, in Kabul sends his son virtuoso rider, and his best horse, to play the Bouchkazi King. But this trip through the mountains, is actually a real initiatory journey to hatred for this son, proud and contemptuous, lust and greed for the faithful servant, and the pride and wisdom to the old father.

This novel is strictly a fresco known address mingle with great scenery and very violent feelings. We eagerly follows the journey of these characters, who seem quite real, because everyone is in torment of the human soul and the different stages of life. Bit by bit, Kessel transforms his characters, matures them, transfigures them into their passions. But it is also a tale that this wonderful novel, impregnated rough but intoxicating flavors of the East, with these caravanserais descriptions, trailers ... Kessel The pen is beautiful, simple but light, and a few words are enough for him or to develop a poignant epic scene.

A beautiful story, not to be missed!