Jakob Arjouni facts for kids
Jakob Bothe (born Jakob Michelsen; 8 October 1964 – 17 January 2013), known by his pen name Jakob Arjouni, was a German author. He won the German Crime Fiction Prize in 1992 for his book One Man, One Murder.
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About Jakob Arjouni
Jakob Arjouni was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. His first novel, Happy Birthday, Türke!, came out in 1985. This book introduced his famous detective, Kemal Kayankaya. The stories were set in Frankfurt, where Arjouni lived.
His detective series became very popular in Germany and other countries. His books were translated into 10 different languages. In 1987, he won an award for his play Nazim schiebt ab. He also received the German Crime Fiction Prize in 1992. Jakob Arjouni passed away in Berlin at the age of 48 due to a serious illness.
Themes in His Books
Jakob Arjouni often wrote about people who felt like outsiders. This was usually in the setting of German society.
Kemal Kayankaya Stories
His most famous character, Kemal Kayankaya, was a private detective. Kemal was born in Turkey but was adopted by a German family when he was very young. This meant he grew up with German culture and only spoke German. Even though he looked Turkish, he didn't know much about Turkish customs. Arjouni used this character to explore ideas about identity and belonging.
Exploring Society
In books like Magic Hoffmann, Hausaufgaben, and Edelsmanns Tochter, Arjouni wrote about important social issues. He explored how some people in Germany were becoming less accepting of others. He also wrote about how people looked at history.
Future Worlds and Challenges
His novel Chez Max takes place in Paris in the year 2064. It describes a future society where the government watches everyone very closely. This happened because of big events like the 9/11 attacks. This book reminds some readers of George Orwell's famous novel 1984.
In one of his last books, Der heilige Eddy (2009), Arjouni wrote a lighter story. It was a fun adventure that was different from his usual serious topics. His thriller Cherryman jagt Mr. White (2011) tells the story of an 18-year-old in a small village. He faces unfair treatment from some young people. To deal with his feelings, he creates cartoon adventures about a hero named "Cherryman."
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In Spanish: Jakob Arjouni para niños
