The Return

In "The Return," Hisham Matar shares his poignant memoir chronicling his journey back to Libya in search of the truth about his father, who was kidnapped by the Qaddafi regime when Matar was a university student. After twenty-two years of uncertainty following his father's disappearance, Matar returns with his mother and wife to explore a nation undergoing transformation. This beautifully written work delves into themes of history, politics, and the enduring nature of hope, while navigating the deep personal impact of loss and the struggle to understand a loved one’s fate.