In The Country of Men by Hisham Matar is an insight into the Libyan dictatorship from a child's perspective. This novel is set in 1979 Libya, where 9 year-old Suleiman struggles to understand his beloved Mama and his aloof Baba. Some "counter-revolutionaries" dare to meet and discuss democracy and the oppression under Gadafi, however, if caught they pay a heavy price. The reader sees how these develpments affect Suleiman and changes his life as the author explores the themes of betrayal, redemption and freedom. This book was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2006 and is worth reading. 4/5
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