Description
“Goat Days” narrates the harrowing journey of Najeeb, a man from Kerala whose dream of working in the Gulf turns into a nightmare. Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, he is abducted and forced into a life of slavery, herding goats in the desert under brutal conditions. The novel explores themes of survival, isolation, and the human spirit’s resilience. This novel, originally written in Malayalam as “Aadujeevitham,” has received critical acclaim and has been translated into multiple languages. It offers a poignant look into the plight of migrant workers in the Middle East.