Then the Fish Swallowed Him - by Amir Ahmadi Arian (Paperback)

This is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the psychological effects of living under oppressive political regimes.

The story follows Yunus Turabi, a bus driver in Tehran who is taken to Evin prison for political dissidents after being handcuffed and blindfolded.

Inside the prison, he develops a disturbing yet interdependent relationship with his personal interrogator, Hajj Saeed.

Through their exchanges, Yunus's life story unfolds, revealing childhood memories growing up in a freer Iran and heartbreaking betrayal of his only friend.

As Yunus struggles to hold on to his sanity and evade Saeed's accusations, he must make an impossible choice: continue fighting or submit to the system of lies upholding Iran's power.

This is a masterfully told story that sheds light on the harsh realities of life under despotism and will leave readers haunted by its vivid imagery and thought-provoking themes.