Ibrahim Nasrallah's 'The General Does Not Forget His Dogs' is a searing psychological novel that delves into the dark recesses of power, memory, and betrayal. Set in an unnamed authoritarian state, the narrative follows characters grappling with the legacy of military rule and the haunting specter of their past actions. Nasrallah expertly weaves a complex tapestry of human resilience and moral compromise, exploring the dehumanizing effects of absolute power and the desperate search for justice and truth in a world riddled with secrets and surveillance. It's a profound meditation on the enduring scars of conflict.