Desolation

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You are a writer, arent you I have a story for you.

Im working on my own story and

Its a true story, not one of those made-up, pointless whatever it is that you people write.

Its called fiction, and though I appreciate that you want to

Appreciate He smirks. You dont have to appreciate anything or talk as if youre being interviewed by CNN. Ill tell you my story, then its up to you whether to write it or not.

This is the story of Amin as he falls in and out of love and the choices he makes in the shadow of his brothers death, lost in the tragic downing ofFlight 655.

Amidthe chaos of 1980s Iran, he witnesses the senselessness of violence and the enduring power of sorrow.As he grapples with the trauma,Amin discovers a profound truth:stories can both heal and deceive.Through the lens of literature and the harsh realities of politics,he questions the blurred lines between truth and lies.

A tale of disillusionment and the human spirit, Desolation explores the enduring power of storytelling in the face of tragedy.

PRAISE FOR ONLY SOUND REMAINS:

Only Sound Remainsis a formidably intelligent novel ... Radiating warmth and wisdom, it is at once playful and erudite. Hossein Asgari is a truly remarkable new voice.Dominique Hecq

Written with great clarity, quietude, and compassion, yet epic in scope,Only SoundRemainsis compelling, moving, and revelatory.Arnold Zable

Author Bio

Hossein Asgari studied physics and creative writing. His debut novel, Only Sound Remains, was shortlisted for both the Miles Franklin Literary Awardand the Victorian Premiers Literary Awards. He works as a postdoctoral researcher at UniSA Creative.