The Night of Secrets

Description

It is the Night of Secrets, the night that exposes the hidden truths of an entire decade in Iraq’s history—the 1970s. This is an important novel for the younger generation, for those who want to understand how the authorities in Baghdad established a system of violence, murder, and oppression in all its forms. The novel’s timeframe is a single night. Its setting is Baghdad, where a group of young leftists witness Iraq’s political, social, and economic transformations, and the tragic fate of their country. They also witness their own personal destinies manipulated by the forces of politics and life. All of this unfolds through discussions and conflicts that take place in a bar on Abu Nawas Street called “The Beautiful Shore,” the night before some of them flee Iraq. On this fateful night, we witness pivotal moments that changed the political, social, and cultural landscape of Iraq. There is the rise of new classes, the class of illiterate contractors, the infighting among political parties, the relentless violence of the ruling power, the dreams of wealth for some, the political disillusionment of others, and other secrets.