Number 103 - Paperback – The Tale Trade

Number 103 - Paperback

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by Mohammad Reza Hosseini (Author)

In A World In Favor Of The Cunning, A Young, Astute Art Student Navigates The Complexities Of Adulthood While Striving To Maintain His Integrity.

Number 103 explores the life of a young man caught in the throes of societal expectations and his relentless pursuit of personal identity. A deeply concerned art student who finds himself doing anything but art; and now, financial reasons have forced him to work for his father's friend, driving a taxi to settle his debts. Yet again, even in this job, he is anything but a banal taxi driver.

With a disdain for conventionality and bursts of defiance, he embarks on adventures that blur the lines between tragedy and comedy, as well as profundity and absurdity.

From helping working children achieve their dreams to delivering unconventional vigilante justice against those who exploit the innocent, he wanders the streets to encounter the mundane, the philosophical, the charming, and sometimes, the dangerous, only to imbue each encounter with his subtle humor and raw honesty.

This is no mere depiction of a taxi driver's routine but a vivid portrayal of urban life in Iran, seen through the eyes of an everyday hero who encounters other heroes-and occasionally, villains-along the way.

Number 103 dives deep into the essence of what it means to be human, to err, and to seek redemption in the aftermath. It invites readers into a world where every word counts, where the struggle for self-expression and recognition poignantly unfolds in the warmth of genuine connections.

The Ordinary Is Just A Facade For The Extraordinary.

Number of Pages: 210

Dimensions: 0.48 x 8 x 5 IN

Publication Date: March 21, 2024