The works of Juan Miramar,
presented in this book, are
distinguished, as always,
by sophisticated language,
subtle humor, a unique
philosophical perspective
on life, and vibrant Eastern
color.
The novella "Echoes of
Someone Else's War"
impresses with its captivating
and dynamic plot. A
scholar and writer, a former
translator for international
peacekeeping forces,
suddenly finds himself in
the midst of the events
of a contemporary and
mysterious war. The distant
past extends its tentacles into
the present, not only forcing
the protagonist to recall his
military experience but also
compelling him to choose
sides in unfamiliar Arab and
non-Arab conflicts.