Then the Fish Swallowed Him

An Iranian author's American literary debut, Then the Fish Swallowed Him is a gripping psychological portrait of life under oppression in modern Iran. Through the story of Yunus Turabi, a Tehran bus driver caught in a harrowing cycle of interrogation and confinement, the novel explores themes of resilience, betrayal, and the influence of state power. With intense and intimate exchanges, the narrativedelves into the depths of individual struggle amidst an oppressive regime, creating a thought-provoking and haunting story.