The collection consists of 11 short stories, all centering on the themes of suppression and oppression experienced by Arab countries following their liberation revolutions.
[1] 11 short stories make up the collection: Ḥaidar Ḥaidar attributes his use of stream-of-consciousness technique to his childhood experiences, noting that childhood recollections evoke a dream-like state more than reality.
He has criticized traditional Arabic narratives for their simplistic portrayal of reality, arguing that they fail to delve into the inner workings of characters.
Despite his Syrian origins, Ḥaidar views all Arab nations as part of a unified cause.
His writing often adopts a cynical tone, yet he does not regard the plight of Arab countries as inevitable; rather, he sees reality as mutable and in need of reform.