Did Kamel Daoud steal his Goncourt-prize winning novel’s story? “I felt betrayed,” said a patient of his wife’s therapy practice
Arts & Letters Daily • 2/19/2026
Summary
Kamel Daoud is accused of stealing the story of his Goncourt-prize winning novel. A patient of his wife’s therapy practice expressed feelings of betrayal regarding this allegation.
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