In the Country of Men

In The Country of Men by Hisham Matar, narrated by Khalid Abdalla, nine-year-old Suleiman begins to realize the complexities of the world beyond his childhood games and his parents' love. As he assumes the role of man of the house during his father’s absence, he encounters unsettling truths that reveal a darker, more uncertain reality. The story also explores his mother’s hidden past, shared quietly with him under the cover of night.