Mister, Mister

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The narrative centers on Yahya Bas, a captured jihadist and poet, who reflects on his tumultuous journey to infamy while detained after fleeing Syria. As he confronts his past, including his betrayal of his homeland and the radical poetry that defined him, Yahya embarks on a quest for identity and understanding, seeking his estranged father and grappling with his role in a war-torn world. This coming-of-age tale blends themes of self-invention and resilience, presenting Yahya as a complex anti-hero navigating the aftermath of conflict.