Hunchback of Baghdad احدب بغداد: Riyad AL Kadi

by Riyad Al Kadi, MR Riyad Al Kadi, RIYAD AL

Hunchback of Baghdad
by Riyad Al-Kadi
An Unforgettable Saga of Tragedy, Loss, and Human Resilience in the Ruins of Post-2003 Baghdad.
Set in the chaotic, volatile landscape of the Iraqi capital following the 2003 events, "Hunchback of Baghdad" by acclaimed author Riyad Al-Kadi is a gripping literary masterpiece that delves deep into the human soul, testing the limits of endurance, morality, and hope.
This powerful novel chronicles a devastating and deeply personal the abduction and disappearance of Noor, a young innocent caught in the web of a lawless society where power, corruption, and darkness have replaced justice. The narrative follows the relentless, agonizing quest of her brother Nabil, an officer, and their heartbroken father as they knock on every conceivable door, navigating a labyrinth of despair, hidden agendas, and broken promises in a desperate attempt to find her.
Juxtaposed against Noor's family's struggle is the complex and compelling character of the "Hunchback"—a symbol of the brutalized and marginalized, whose own survival story is woven into the dark tapestry of post-conflict Baghdad. The novel masterfully exposes the systemic failures, the erosion of social fabric, and the profound psychological toll of living in a world where order has collapsed.
"Hunchback of Baghdad" is more than a work of fiction; it is a profound socio-political document that has earned significant critical acclaim and academic recognition. It has been the subject of extensive scholarly research, including Master's theses and Doctoral dissertations in multiple universities worldwide, and is cataloged and analyzed in major academic databases such as EBSCO.
This is not just a story about a crime; it is an emotional, immersive experience that transports the reader to the heart of a wounded city, offering a poignant testament to the indomitable spirit of the human heart in its darkest hours.
Literary Fiction / Middle Eastern Literature / Socio-Political Thriller
eBook

135 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2026

About the author

RIYAD AL KADI \ Novelist and poet, writer
نبذة عن الكاتب الصحفي والروائي رياض القاضي بالعربية

ولد في بغداد عام ١٩٧٤
دخل معهد المعلمين ١٩٨٩ ولم يكمل دراسته لظروف البلاد التي مر بها العراق سنة ١٩٩٢
شارك في مسرحيات عديده في اواخر الثمانينات وكتب قصص قصيرة للاطفال
في عام ١٩٨٩ انهى دراسته الاعدادية وترشح لمعهد الضباط العالي سنة ٢٠٠٠
عمل في الاعلام والتوجيه السياسي ومجلة الامن القومي ١٩٩٤
حكم عليه بالاعدام بعد ان ترك العراق بحثا عن الحريه عام ١٩٩٩
عمل صحفيا في جريدة البرقيه التونسيه والمراسل المعتمد من لندن
له اكثر من ١٤ اصدار كتب شعريه وخواطر اهمها :
الرماد والحريق
بغداد
كهرمانه والغزاة
رساله لرجل في الاربعين
نسرين - مجموعة خواطر -
نسرين - مجموعات قصصيه تحت النشر -
عصر النساء -خواطر -
تاملات
اسطنبول
حواء
قارئة الفنجان
من يوميات رجل حزين

المكتبة الرسمية للمؤلف رياض القاضي على أمازون
تضم جميع أعماله الآدبية


Riyad AL kadi \

RIYAD AL KADI \ Novelist and poet, writer

born 1974 in Baghdad
from big and well known family in Iraq. Started writing short stories since he was 15 years old. Also He was involved in many plays
He worked in political magazin called NATIONAL SECURITY from 1994 to 1997
He nominated for INSTITUTE OF HIGHER OFFICER 1999
He left iraq because of political problem and they decided to excuteted him in 1999
He came to the UK for a better life and now he is working as a teacher
He wrote 20 books :
FIRE AND ASH \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
ILLUSION \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
KAHRAMMANA AND INVADERS \ POEMS : POLITICAL POEMS - IN ARABIC -
CUP READER \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
DIARY OF A SAD MAN \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
EVE \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
BAGHDAD \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
THE ERA OF WOMEN \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
NISREEN \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
NISREEN \ SHORT STORIES - IN ARABIC -
REFLECTION \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
THE MASSACRE \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
ISTANBUL \ POEMS - IN ARABIC -
The Destiny BY \ RIYAD AL KADI
Hunchbacked of Baghdad \ story \ RIYAD ALKADI