Neamat Imam crafts potent political satire, fueled by righteous anger and absurdist humor. His work fearlessly delves into the tumultuous and controversial chapters of history, revealing tragic tales of power, pretense, idealism, and greed. Imam's unflinching prose is celebrated for its raw honesty and courage in dissecting complex political legacies. His novels are recognized as significant literary achievements, setting a benchmark for engaging with South Asian politics and history.
In the aftermath of Bangladesh's bloody war of independence in 1971, as thousands of migrants from the countryside flood the capital, journalist Khaleque Biswas begins to feel the stirrings of disillusionment.