The City of Stolen Names

About this book

The City of Stolen Names is a unique literary journey taking you to a dark world where people are not allowed to own their own names. In this strange world, children are born with temporary names, and obtaining a permanent name at the age of sixteen becomes a dream everyone awaits. Inside the Museum of Names, young people face a fateful test that reveals the deepest depths of themselves and their most stirring fears. Through engaging narrative full of symbolism, author Manar Hussein El-Refaey sheds light on issues of identity, personal freedom, and the inner struggle every individual lives in his quest to know himself. The novel is not just a story, but a powerful message about the value of the name as part of our identity and dignity.