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Najeeb longs to work in the Gulf, hoping his earnings will bring hope to his family back home. When he finally secures a job, a chain of grim and absurd events forces him into a harsh, slave‑like existence, herding goats across the Saudi desert. The stark landscape contrasts with his memories of a lush village and loving relatives, turning the goats into his only companions. Solitary and desperate, Najeeb devises a risky plan to break free from his desert prison. Benyāmin’s portrayal of this journey blends wry humor and tender insight, turning a personal struggle into a broader reflection on loneliness and alienation.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Benyāmin
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