Hisham Matar’s third novel, My Friends, explores the complex dynamics of friendship and personal choice, set against the backdrop of political upheaval in Libya.
The narrative begins with Khaled's tense farewell to his friend Hosam, whose journey from writer to government worker highlights the unpredictable nature of exile and belonging.
As the story unfolds, Khaled’s retrospective journey becomes a means to reconcile his past relationships and understand the choices that led them apart.
Matar delves into the themes of loss and longing as Khaled uncovers the implications of Hosam's flight, mapping out the personal costs of political change.
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