A haunting tale of identity and survival in post-revolutionary Iran.
Sheyda Porrouya's life is upended when she's jailed for her mother's murder in Iran. Born on the day of the Islamic Republic's declaration, Sheyda grapples with distinguishing reality from fairy tales, leading to disturbing behavior. As she awaits execution, the narrative shifts between her childhood and prison life, revealing a world of political oppression and personal turmoil.
Is Sheyda a
ruthless sinner or a
misunderstood angel? "Through The Sad Wood Our Corpses Will Hang" explores themes of captivity, identity, and the search for meaning in a society purging itself of Western influence. For readers of
literary fiction and
psychological thrillers seeking a
Middle Eastern perspective on love, loss, and redemption.