| Black Taste, Black Odour | |
| Title Orig: | Arabic: طعم أسود ... رائحة سوداء|i=no |
| Author: | Ali al-Muqri |
| Country: | Yemen |
| Language: | Arabic |
| Genre: | Novel |
| Publisher: | Dar al-Saqi |
| Release Date: | 2008 |
Black Taste, Black Odour is a novel by Yemeni novelist Ali al-Muqri. Published in 2008 by Dar al-Saqi, it was longlisted for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction.
The book's plot revolves around Yemen's marginalized black community, known as "al-Muhamashīn." It is set in and around Taiz, home to many members of this community.[1] As with many of al-Muqri's works, Black Taste, Black Odour sparked controversy for its frank depictions of sex.
It is regarded as one of the first Yemeni books to focus on al-Muhamashin.