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Al-Ramli's novel tells the story of three men from a small Iraqi village who are caught up in their country's recent turbulent history. While from peasant backgrounds, the men are educated, thoughtful, and lifelong friends. Ibrahim, a firm believer in fate, is maimed while serving in the Gulf War; he eventually becomes a low-level functionary in one of Saddam Hussein's palaces and a silent witness to numberless...Log In or Sign Up to Read More