This series chronicles the journey of a young idealist navigating a repressive socio-political landscape. It delves into the complexities of forbidden love, the allure of revolutionary thought, and the painful compromises made in the pursuit of freedom. As personal desires clash with ideological demands, the protagonist grapples with disillusionment and the fracturing of identity. These novels offer a compelling look at courage, betrayal, and the search for truth in a society that demands conformity.
In his tranquil middle-class neighbourhood, eighteen-year-old Hisham doesn't quite fit in. He's a philosopher who spends days reading banned books and developing political ideals. His Saudi Arabia is embroiled in conflict, torn between ancient tradition and newfound prosperity. This work offers a look at the roots of dissent in the Arab world. schovat popis
The year is 1970, a period of crisis in the Arab world. Twenty-year-old Hisham has enrolled at university in Riyadh to study politics and economics. But this city has more than academic qualifications to offer a man of Hisham's mettle, and he soon discovers a strange underworld of alcohol and prostitution where fear, pleasure and politics merge.