The Last King of Scotland

In The Last King of Scotland, Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan's arrival in Uganda begins with a bizarre incident involving dictator Idi Amin, leading to Garrigan’s appointment as his personal physician. As Garrigan becomes increasingly immersed in Amin’s autocratic rule, he witnesses the leader's unpredictable and terrifying behavior. The novel explores themes of conscience, charisma, and moral corruption set against the backdrop of Amin’s ruthless reign.