The novel revolves around an introverted young man who avoids all responsibility and lives in the shadows. His father is the head of state. When his father and older brother, the heir to power, both die, it falls to him to become the new leader. The young man struggles with this sudden change, having grown accustomed to a life free from duties and tasks. Through the events of the story, the author explores how the young protagonist triumphs over himself and his inner goodness, triggered by the death of a hedgehog he owned as a child.

The novel takes you through numerous psychological events, leading to a surprising twist that the protagonist accepts with indifference. The author leaves an open ending. The novel is deep, with easy and precise language. The hedgehog plays a significant symbolic role, making it a fitting title. This story reveals political corruption and the ways rulers impose their authority and cling to power.

• Subject: Biographies & Memoirs
• Year of Publication: 2014
• Edition: First
• Size: 14x20 cm
• Number of Pages: 93
• Author: Islam Abu Shakir
• Publisher: Fadaat Publishing
• Language: Arabic