The book's features include its inclusion in the 2011 Arabic Booker Prize shortlist. Al Jazeera.net describes its narrative style as attempting to break the norm. Amir Tag Elsir is regarded as a foremost author of magical realism in Arabic literature, according to Al-Youm Al-Sabea. Critic Faisal Darraj notes the novelist's reliance on satire, offering a profound critique of reality while unveiling numerous tragedies masked by playful language.

Synopsis: Upon retirement, Abdullah Harfash, a security officer, decides to write a novel. He mingles with writers, joins the circle around the well-known author (A.T.), learns the craft of novel writing, and begins selecting his characters, like his aunt's husband, an acting enthusiast, a football fan, and the grave digger who ended up in a mental hospital after being honored by the president. Suddenly, the renowned author disappears, rumored to be working on a new novel. The big surprise arises when the author contacts Abdullah for a meeting.

Amir Tag Elsir is a Sudanese novelist. His novels published by Dar Al-Saqi include "The Witches' Resort," "Ebola 76," "Lust," and "The Sparrow Fee." His works have been translated into several languages.

Publishing house: Dar Al-Saqi Publishing and Distribution

Number of Pages: 160

Year of publication: 2016