Shadi Faqih's 'The Man Who Adopted Twenty Look-Alikes' plunges readers into a captivating labyrinth of identity and existential intrigue. This compelling novel explores the bizarre decision of a protagonist who meticulously collects twenty individuals to serve as his exact doppelgängers. Is it a quest for immortality, a desperate attempt to evade a hidden enemy, or merely the eccentric whim of an unparalleled mind? As the narrative unfolds, the lines between original and copy blur, raising profound questions about selfhood, authenticity, and the very essence of what it means to be human in a world where duplicates abound. Prepare for a thought-provoking journey that challenges perceptions and reveals the complex psyche behind an extraordinary, almost unbelievable, enterprise.