strange heart

Between the quiet days in the apartment complex and the abrupt transition to the bustling city, crime is discussed. This novel returns to New York and continues in that vein, but it also offers glimpses into life during the war.
In this classic Lebanese novel, time is not the central theme; rather, it is the search for justice. On a perilous journey through the labyrinthine corridors of patriarchy, a daughter, attempting to rely on American society, seeks her mother's radiant presence, searching for her in the memories of others, in their photo albums, and in their eyes. Amidst the tranquil rhythms of daily life in the idyllic village and the abrupt shift to the bustling city, a crime unfolds. This novel transports us back to the 1980s and propels us forward into the 1990s. Yet, while it offers glimpses into life during the Lebanese Civil War, time does not take center stage; instead, the central theme is the relentless pursuit of justice. In a challenging journey through the complexities of patriarchal society, the daughter seeks to retrace her mother's steps, searching for her in the memories of others, their photo albums, and their eyes.