The Arab of the Future 2: A Childhood in the Middle East (1984–1985): A Graphic Novel

The second volume of Riad Sattouf’s autobiographical graphic series continues the story of the author’s childhood in the Middle East between 1984 and 1985. Through the lens of a child’s perspective, the book depicts the cultural, political, and social realities of life in Syria under the regime of Hafez al-Assad. With humor and depth, the author explores the contrasts between Western and Middle Eastern worldviews, revealing the complexities of growing up between two distinct cultures.