In the Country of Men

Set in Libya in 1979, "In the Country of Men" follows nine-year-old Suleiman as he navigates the complexities of childhood against a backdrop of political turmoil. His innocent days are filled with adventures and gifts from his father's travels, but his nights are haunted by unsettling family stories and the ominous signs of danger lurking in his environment. When he unexpectedly spots his father in a suspicious setting, Suleiman is thrust into a world of secrets and fear, where familiar voices turn into threats, and the stability of his childhood is shattered. This debut novel captures the haunting intersection of personal and political crises through the eyes of a young boy.