Yalo

Elias Khoury's novel Yalo immerses readers in a surreal world shaped by the horrors of the Lebanese civil war, following a young man named Yalo who navigates the chaotic streets of Beirut. Living with a mother scarred by trauma, he becomes embroiled in a violent gang, treating their dangerous acts as mere games. When falsely accused of rape and imprisoned, Yalo confronts unsettling truths about his past, ultimately leading him to uncover his true identity amidst the chaos.