.لیوبان <> Lyuban

Lyuban, the third book by Nadia Taraqi, tells a mysterious and gripping story about freedom, power, and truth.

The story takes place in a primitive tribe where women rule and impose strict laws on men. This society, believing itself to be the only possible world, overlooks the Sacred Mountain. According to the teachings of a prophet chosen by God many years ago, crossing the mountain is forbidden, as beyond it lies absolute darkness and destruction.

Lyuban, the story’s protagonist, is born into this tribe and spends his childhood and adolescence under its matriarchal system. He grows up subjected to rigid laws, gender-based discrimination, and deeply ingrained traditions. As he comes of age, marries, and experiences life within the tribe, he gradually begins to question the beliefs that have been accepted for generations.

Through its vivid portrayal of the tribe’s customs and the intricate relationships among its members, Lyuban immerses readers in an enigmatic and unfamiliar world. Beyond recounting the protagonist’s journey, the novel raises fundamental questions about faith, truth, and the limitations imposed on human existence, keeping readers engaged until the very end.